
Economy Minister Diane Dodds is advising those receiving their results, and their parents, to make use of the assistance offered by her Department’s Careers Service. Embed from Getty Images With the A level results being published today and GSCE results following on 20 August, the Minister said, “The need to take sound advice […]
Aug 13 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the commissioning of four additional training places on the postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme. Psychologists play a key role in providing mental health services in Northern Ireland and provided essential support to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. The expansion in training places, […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that Belfast based digital solutions company, Neueda, will create 230 jobs in a £20million investment. Neueda develops a range of software solutions for its public, private sector and Capital Markets clients globally. It has experienced major revenue growth year on year and has previously made it on […]

The Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division (HED) in partnership with The Prince’s Foundation has launched the NI Heritage Skills Programme. The 10-month training programme bridges the gap between basic qualifications and becoming a master craftsperson in heritage and traditional building crafts. Its aim is to begin to address the skill […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that learners on the Training for Success programme can start to return to their work placements. The return of trainees to workplaces is phased and is in line with the wider re-opening of specific sectors of the economy. Speaking about the move, the Minister said, […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a brand new type of Assured Skills Academy in legal services with local company FinTrU. The Academy will deliver 20 training places to individuals with degrees who wish to retrain in the legal aspect of financial services. Training will be delivered remotely over a six-week period by […]
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A new PwC Assured Skills Academy offering 20 high-quality training places is a fantastic opportunity to kick start a career in professional services, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said. The PwC Software Testing and Automation Academy offers people with degrees the opportunity to gain industry-relevant pre-employment training. Participants who complete the […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced details of a free Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Operations and Supply Chain Management for people whose career has been impacted by Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images The Minister confirmed 100 fully funded places for the part-time PgCert with Queen’s University Belfast. The part-time course, starting in August, is open […]

Connected Health has launched a drive to recruit hospitality and retail workers laid off due to the Covid-19 fallout. Connected Health, the fastest-growing advanced home care company in Ireland and the UK, has announced the creation of 150 new jobs across its operations in Northern Ireland. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced a free skills programme for small businesses and a free post-graduate certificate in software development for people whose career has been impacted by Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images The Skills Focus programme, available for SMEs with fewer than 250 employees, is now offering free upskilling for staff, including […]