First five retail graduates trading by degrees
Five retail staff have become the first to graduate with a the new Foundation Degree in Retailing. Led by the Northern Regional College it’s part of a work-based initiative, it aims to help retail companies build the skills of their staff and equip them to meet the challenges of the ever changing retail environment in...
High demand for Irish speaking staff as education sector expands
The Irish medium sector needs qualified employees, with demand for new staff outstripping supply, according to a new social enterprise. Known as GaelChúrsaí it was launched recently to provide jobs for the growing number of young people being educated in Irish. The company is the only training and employment provider geared solely to preparing young...
Forces seek hundreds of new recruits to move up the ranks
The Forces are looking for 750 new recruits from Northern Ireland in the next year. The positions, which are both full and spare time in the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Army, cover a wide range of trades and professions, including engineers, medics and logistical personnel. Lieutenant Colonel Dick Rafferty, head of Army recruiting...
Minister talks up local skill strategy
Europe could learn from Northern Ireland’s regional skills strategy, according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. He was speaking during a recent visit to Brussels this week in support of the Executive’s commitments to increase engagement with European policy development and funding programmes. The Minister explored a range of issues with EU Commissioner...
Counselling charity unveils unique training for those on the frontline
Leading independent counselling charity, Contact, is running a series of unique training events for frontline staff. Reflecting its extensive crisis counselling, trauma recovery and suicide prevention expertise, this is the first time Contact has hosted such workshops series for thoise who actually meet people at times of crisis. Contact is aiming the one to three-day...
Retail Week to help boost independents
Retailers are getting behind Belfast City Council’s efforts to boost trade and improve service in the independent retail sector with more than 160 signing up for the first ever Belfast Independent Retail Week (March 5-11). While celebrating the range and quality of the independent traders in Belfast, the event also aims to raise their profile...
College lecturers don’t clam up … seafood training was ‘inspiring’
Seafood was on the curriculum at the Northern regional College recently when catering lecturers sent themselves on some work experience. Hospitality and catering lecturers Edith Irwin, from Ballymoney campus, and Maude Fulton, from Ballymena campus, donned their chef’s whites at Belfast’s Mourne Seafood Bar. Working alongside head chef Andy Rea the lecturers spent a week...
A host of funding on offer to boost hospitality sector
Training to maximise tourism and hospitality skills will be a priority for Northern Ireland employees, according to Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry. His Department is prioritising support for the sector by making funding available for WorldHost customer service training. Over the next two years, Northern Ireland will host a series of events, celebrations...
The Job Market in Stats
It’s no secret that the job market and unemployment have been major topics of conversation recently, but did you know that 84% of jobseekers have a Facebook profile? And 77% of jobseekers use a mobile app? We at nijobfinder.co.uk have been looking into the employment and recruitment statistics to give all recruiters a bit of...
O’Dowd: Business must engage with young people
The Education Minister, John O’Dowd, recently met with members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) to discuss the impact of education on the economy.The Minister met with Mervyn McCall, Chairman of the IoD and members of the Institute’s Education and Skills Committee. Speaking following the meeting, the Minister said: “Education and business have a joint...