Marketing Jobs At Growing New Firm
A new Ballymoney company – set up just six months ago – is already expanding and planning to take on seven new staff thanks to a comprehensive export marketing campaign. Causeway Geotech Ltd was set up by Ciaran Doherty and John Campbell and offers geotechnical gound investigation services to the construction industry focusing on high...
Action plan dished up to boost skills in food and drink industry
Careers teachers returning to schools will play a key part in a new initiative to boost Northern Ireland’s food and drink manufacturing sector. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry launched the Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector Plan earlier this summer. It is the culmination of interventions which have been identified by employers, representatives from...
Invest NI tapping into success of world sport events for local firms
Local firms could cash in on up to $50 billions worth of potential sports-related business opportunities and jobs in the next decade, according to Invest NI. Around 40 companies were briefed recently on the potential at an event to launch a unique Guide to International Sporting Events – Supply Chain Opportunities 2012-22 developed by Invest...
Scheme to help firms be efficient and more productive
Northern Ireland businesses looking to boost productivity and competitiveness can sign up to the next round of the Manufacturing Efficiency Programme. Jointly funded by Belfast and Lisburn City Councils, this training programme is designed to support local manufacturers by focusing on their use of resources – energy, materials and man-hours. The programme will run from September...
30 Nurses in 30 days
Lucas Love Healthcare launch search for healthcare professionals 30 NURSES IN 30 DAYS Lucas Love Healthcare today launches a new campaign aimed at recruiting nurses from across Northern Ireland and further afield. The organisation is working to fill 30 nursing vacancies in 30 days. The jobs come as a result of a number of new...
Foster urges firms to exploit overseas opportunities in job-creation bid
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is urging Northern Ireland businesses to exploit potential overseas markets in a bid to curb unemployment. Commenting on the latest unemployment figures she said Invest NI would redouble its efforts to engage with the broader base of local businesses in a bid to grow jobs. She said: “I believe there are...
Todds takes giant leap forward as activity centre set to expand
Ballygawley-based Todds Leap has announced plans to employ an additional 10 staff with support from Invest Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund. Todds Leap operates one of the largest outdoor activity centres in Ireland, as well as a pallet racking and shelving manufacture business and a vehicle modification company. The activity centre features 100 acres of purpose-built...
Opening of hotel to create 60 jobs in city of culture
Recruitment is underway to fill 60 jobs created by the opening of a new hotel in the North West. Premier Inn is working closely with the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) as part of its latest recruitment drive for its newest hotel in Londonderry. The construction of the 60 bedroom hotel, which will also...
Seven to pit skills against the best of the rest
Northern Ireland apprentices will know next month if they have secured places in the UK Squad for the next WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany, 2013. Seven local young people are already through to the biggest international skills competition in the world. The local representatives so far are: Mark Woods, South West College, wall and floor...
Seven to pit skills against the best of the rest
Northern Ireland apprentices will know next month if they have secured places in the UK Squad for the next WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany, 2013. Seven local young people are already through to the biggest international skills competition in the world. The local representatives so far are: Mark Woods, South West College, wall and floor...