Final year student on the BA (Hons) Music, Jessica Muldrew from Bessbrook in Newry, is the recipient of the prestigious Michael Van Dessel Choral Conducting Scholar award for 2023-2024 at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). Jessica attended Newry High School before pursuing her degree at DkIT. Despite engaging remotely in the early stages […]
A short film has aired showcasing the contribution of social workers in making a difference in the lives of children and families. ‘Changing Lives – the Vital Role of Social Workers in Children’s Services in Northern Ireland’ was commissioned to highlight the value of social work and help promote it as a rewarding […]
Ulster University has unveiled a brand new Research and Innovation strategy which aims to focus its contribution to global challenges such as climate change, inequality and social deprivation and ensure its research aligns with societal needs – both locally, here on the Island of Ireland and on a global scale. Five new strategic […]
The Department for the Economy has announced a second Assured Skills Academy with Newry company First Derivative. Funded by the Department, the FinTech Analyst Assured Skills Academy will see 12 successful applicants receive eight weeks of industry-relevant, pre-employment training at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus. Highlighting the opportunity, Graeme Wilkinson, Director of Skills […]
NI Water is launching a brand-new recruitment drive to find electricians who are ready to take their careers to new heights with an award-winning organisation. Ten positions are now available on NI Water’s Accelerated Craft Electrician Development Programme, with permanent opportunities available across Northern Ireland, including Derry, Ballymena, Craigavon, Newry, Crossgar and Belfast. […]
Do you enjoy being active and living a healthy lifestyle? Have you ever thought of climbing a different career ladder? How do you feel about making a real change in your community? Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is hosting a series of Firefighter “Come and Try days” tailored to women who […]
Local students from Newry, Warrenpoint and Kilkeel are heading off on the adventure of a lifetime this month after being accepted into a US Scholarship programme. They are among 56 students from across Northern Ireland on the prestigious Study USA programme, which enables students to study business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and […]
From September 2023, Southern Regional College will be offering a new range of flexible courses under the Step-Up (Skills, Training and Employment programme). Step-Up consists of three strands. They are: 1) College Connect+ 2) DARE (Disability Access Route to Education and Employment), and 3) WRAP (Women Returners Access Programme) The programme […]
The 2023 McManus All Ireland Scholarships Scheme is now open for students in Northern Ireland. Now in their 13th year in Northern Ireland the annual scholarships, funded by businessman JP McManus, provide financial assistance to 25 top-performing students from low-income households who intend to take up full-time undergraduate courses from September 2023. The […]
The Department for the Economy has announced 20 quality training places on a Data Engineering with Cloud Assured Skills Academy with KPMG. Funded by the Department, the Assured Skills Academy will see participants receive industry-relevant pre-employment training with Belfast Met (BMC) for roles as Data Engineers within KPMG’s Belfast Centre of Excellence. Successfully […]