Expert encourages young people to go ‘extra mile’
Industry experts at the University of Ulster’s Ulster Business School have encouraged young people to ‘go that extra mile’ when it comes to finding work. In a week when youth jobless figures reached a record high, the need for practical experience while studying was highlighted at an event for leading business figures, who bring a...
DONG wind farm may power £25bn green jobs bonanza in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland could be poised to reap the rewards of a £25bn green energy bonanza promising thousands of jobs over the next decade after a global wind farm giant made Belfast its UK hub. In what will be the biggest development in its history, Belfast Harbour will provide the first purpose-built port for the production...
Jobless training initiative to start recruiting
RECRUITMENT will commence shortly for the next round of the popular HARTE initiative that provides employment opportunities in the hospitality and retail sector for unemployed people in Belfast and Lisburn. The Hospitality and Retail Training for Employment (HARTE) programme is jointly funded by Belfast City Council, Lisburn City Council and the European Social Fund programme,...
Blue Inc outlets to create 20 jobs
Men’s high street brand Blue Inc is creating 20 jobs in Belfast with the opening of two new stores. The outlets will be in the Connswater Shopping Centre and on Castle Lane. Managing director Steven Cohen said: “We are delighted to be opening in Belfast and pleased to employ staff from the local community.”
Search is on to find first Apprentice star at Queen’s
Queen’s Students’ Union has launched the first ever QUB Apprentice Competition at the University. In addition to the coveted title, contestants also have the chance to win a prestigious two-week placement with Deloitte as well as £200 worth of vouchers. Star of this year’s BBC series The Apprentice, Jim Eastwood, has teamed up with Queen’s...
Silicon Valley companies seek digital media interns
The Irish Technology Leadership Group has announced a new internship program for budding digital media developers, gaming coders and digital animators. The announcement was made at the Argyle Business Centre where a delegation of senior executives from Hollywood and Silicon Valley, were visiting Belfast on a recent trade mission. The initiative, in partnership with Belfast...
Now you can check out just how qualified you are for that job at a centre near you
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, today launched an innovative new qualifications comparison service for workers from outside Northern Ireland. The Qualifications Comparison Service offers individuals from outside Northern Ireland the opportunity to call into one of Department for Employment and Learning’s Employment Service offices and have their qualifications compared against the UK equivalent....
Using Computers in Work
A large number of people will find that they spend a majority of their working day in front of a computer screen. In the third instalment in our health and safety at work series, we will be looking at safe computer use at work. The majority of people who use computers for their work will...
Chemist creates 30 jobs with store at out-of-town complex
More than 30 jobs have been created thanks to the opening of a new branch of Boots at an out-of-town shopping complex in Londonderry. The new store has been opened in Crescent Link Retail Park in the Waterside area of the city. The 700sqm health and beauty store will also provide a Boots Opticians as...
Students enjoy a taste of opportunities in Europe
Students from across Northern Ireland got a taste of Europe recently, thanks the Belfast City Council and the European Commission Office in Northern Ireland. The Opportunity Europe and Beyond event they hosted, now in its eighth year, brings thousands of students to St George’s Market in Belfast to find out more about working, studying, travelling and...