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MORE than 30 manufacturing jobs have been created at a Portadown-based company.The 37 jobs at the Glen Dimplex Group are supported by the firm’s Quantum Energy System, a unique and efficient heat storage system. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said the...

MARTIN Doherty has been appointed Associate Director of Quigg Golden Limited.Quigg Golden are construction and procurement law specialists.Martin is a Chartered Civil Engineer and has recently obtained an LLB (Hons) degree in law. Martin’s promotion is reflective of the continued...

THE Youth Employment Scheme is helping young people gain employability skills and secure jobs, according to the Department of Employment and Learning.Davy Doyle, the Department's employment service office manager for Newry, said: “With more young people finding themselves in a...

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is still booming and there are many opportunities for bright, energetic graduates. Foyle International, academic director Chris Mac Bruithin explains how business graduate Bronagh Fikri started out in her teaching careerTWO years ago,...

EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry met with ApprenticeshipsNI participants at the Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Training Centre.The Minister said: “It is important to remember that without the involvement of employers there would be no apprentices. I would therefore...

THE workplace is a key setting to influence lifestyle choices.It therefore has a responsibility to help address preventable health risks, such as obesity and smoking, that can lead to chronic illnesses.That was the key message from Health Minister Edwin Poots...

BUDDING entrepreneurs have just days left to apply for Invest Northern Ireland’s Propel Programme before the January 23 deadline.The development programme is designed to fast-track entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that have export potential. Expert advice is also available from some...

NEW online business performance tools will improve management and promote business growth, according to Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster.The diagnostic and self-help resources have been developed by Invest Northern Ireland in partnership with the Department for Employment and Learning.The Business Diagnostic...

Particpants of the CRAFT employability programme for young people in the North Down area were awarded at a recent ceremony. Presenting the awards at the YMCA in Bangor was Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry. The Minister said: "The focus of...

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER Jamie Graham has been awarded the prestigious HD Mooney Memorial Prize.   Sponsored annually by Baker Tilly Mooney Moore, the prize is given to the best overall second year student in Financial Accounting on the BSc Accounting programme at...