Businesses Say Yes
THE Youth Employment Scheme is aiming to secure 1,000 placements for out of work young people by the end of March, according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. Speaking at a recent business breakfast he praised employers for rising to the challenge to provide opportunities for young unemployed people. He said: “We have...
Revamp creates jobs
A SOUTH Belfast hotel will reopen next month after an investment of around £3.5m creating up to 10 new jobs. The four-star family-owned Malone Lodge Hotel is targeting the corporate, wedding and tourist market with the addition of an executive wing, a new 90-seater restaurant, underground car park and suite for civil marriage ceremonies. The...
Strong IT sector critical for our economic recovery: Shannon
NORTHERN Ireland’s ICT sector is critical to its economic recovery, according to Department for Employment and Learning Permanent Secretary Alan Shannon. He was addressing a recent ICT Industry Employability Day for employers and IT students. The event, organised by e-skills UK, was supported by over 25 leading IT employers throughout Northern Ireland and aimed...
Rewarding Excellence in HR Practice
THE search is on to find Northern Ireland’s top HR practitioners with the launch of the inaugural Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) NI Awards The Awards which are aimed at celebrating excellence in local HR practice, will recognize initiatives that have transformed business and organizational performance as well as the contribution individuals and teams...
Students to fly high thanks to £6m MSc fund
A NEW bursary fund will provide future work opportunities for up to 500 graduates and employees. The £6million UK-wide scheme will pay for the new graduates and employees to study Masters (MSc) level degrees in aerospace engineering. The bursary fund aims to support the up-skilling of current aerospace employees already qualified to graduate level, and...
Make Connections
ENTERPRISE Minister Arlene Foster believes people can develop their careers by joining professional bodies. She was speaking at a recent event to mark the tenth anniversary of Women in Business NI. Mrs Foster said: “Women in Business NI members recognise the value of making real business connections. It is essential that to continue to trade...
A Healthy CV
STEPHEN Martin, healthcare recruitment consultant, Lucas Love Healthcare, has received the Capita Achievement Award for his academic success. The award is open to all final year students at the University of Ulster studying BSc Hons in human resource management with Diploma in industrial studies but is given to the student with the best performance on...
Students To Get Voice Heard Through Student Support Scheme
PUBLIC relations professional body CIPR Northern Ireland has created a new Student Ambassador role to support development of young communicators. University of Ulster communications student Jill Cunningham will fill the post which aims to provide a unique insight into Northern Ireland’s PR sector. Jill will represent the University of Ulster School of Communication student sector...
Belfast Charity Has 21 Reasons To Celebrate…
A BELFAST-based charity which has helped thousands of people towards employment and learning is celebrating its 21 anniversary this year. Springboard Opportunities Ltd works with communities across cultures, religions and borders and is best known for its Wider Horizons programme, which supports young unemployed adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. Angila Chada, executive director of Springboard Opportunities...
Awards Recognise Vital Work Of Cedar Foundation
EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has described the work of a local charity as ‘vitally important’ in helping people with disabilities access work. He was attending a Celebration of Achievement event held by The Cedar Foundation. Funded by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) and the European Social Fund (ESF), its Vocational...