Apprenticeship funding boost hailed as an ‘industry lifeline’
The CITB has welcomed the government’s pro-active response in attracting more apprentices to the workplace. Chief Executive of CITB-ConstructionSkills, Mark Farrar said: “We are delighted that the government shares our view that creating a pipeline of new talent into business is key to economic recovery and growth. Of course this requires new projects to be...
Long-term jobless get help starting new ventures with self-employment scheme
An enterprise scheme in East Belfast is helping young unemployed people gain entrepreneurial skills. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, recently visited the Exploring Enterprise 2 programme at East Belfast Enterprise which explores all aspects of the skills required to start up your own business, including marketing, customer care and finance. .The Minister said:...
Long-term jobless get help starting new ventures with self-employment scheme
An enterprise scheme in East Belfast is helping young unemployed people gain entrepreneurial skills. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, recently visited the Exploring Enterprise 2 programme at East Belfast Enterprise which explores all aspects of the skills required to start up your own business, including marketing, customer care and finance. .The Minister said:...
McDonald’s brain food
Over 200 Northern Ireland McDonald’s Apprentices are among the first in the UK to complete the qualification since it was launched in 2009. Recently awarded a ‘good’ rating in its first Ofsted inspection, the McDonald’s Apprenticeship scheme provides training in job specific skills in customer service, teamwork and communications. The apprenticeship qualification, which is equivalent...
£1.6m Asda expansion to create 19 new jobs
Coleraine’s Asda store is set to benefit from a £1.6million remodel, transforming the supermarket into a more comfortable and convenient shopping location. As part of the expansion the store will also create 19 new permanent positions – a much needed boost for the local job market. The investment will involve a substantial refurbishment of the...
Brothers bringing 50 jobs to the surface
A £2m leisure development in Co Armagh is set to create up to 50 jobs. Brothers Nigel and Glenn Sands have spent around three years acquiring and developing the motorboat centre in Kinnego Marina in Lurgan, set on the southern shores of Lough Neagh. Now known as Sands Marine, the existing boats and chandlery unit...
Innovative programme helps 9,000 to find work
The innovative Steps to Work programme has helped nearly 9,000 into employment, according to the latest statistics. It is delivered by Employment Service Advisers throughout the Jobs & Benefits Office/JobCentre network in Northern Ireland and offers a flexible menu of training or work experience tailored to meet individuals’ needs. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen...
£2.4m project aims to get disadvantaged into jobs
A £2.4m employability programme is helping some of Northern Ireland’s most disadvantaged people back into the workplace. The programme, Step-up to Sustainable Employment (SUSE), is aimed at young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) and disadvantaged adults. The project will be funded by up to £2.4m from the European Social Fund Programme 2007-13,...