
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has called on all Newry learners to participate in the 2015 Essential Skills Awards. The Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate learners’ outstanding achievements in literacy, numeracy and ICT learning through Essential Skills training. The Minister said, “The Essential Skills Awards are an excellent opportunity to highlight […]

People say you learn from your mistakes, but when it comes to putting your CV together you may be able to learn from (and maybe smile at) other people’s CV errors. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry, Downpatrick, Kilkeel and Newcastle in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service offers the following advice. “Some […]

INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL RETAIL MANAGER Description: International Digital Retail Manager – Identify and develop market specific trading strategies to achieve short and long term growth objectives The Rug House Ltd. is a leading online business selling rugs and other homewares throughout the UK, Ireland and internationally. We are a family run business with many years’ experience […]

Perhaps when making your New Year’s resolutions, you’ve given some thought to making a change of job or career. Support is available to help you make the right decisions. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry, Downpatrick, Kilkeel and Newcastle in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service, offers the following advice, “It might be […]

The Permanent Secretary for the Department for Employment and Learning, Derek Baker attended the official launch of the Steps 2 Success employment programme in the Southern Region of Northern Ireland recently. Steps 2 Success is designed to support eligible benefit claimants to find and sustain long-term employment. The programme also supports the needs of local […]

HOME TEXTILES DESIGNER: Due to continuing growth we require a textile designer to help design our own homeware collections with focus being primarily on rugs but also on other homewares such as cushions, blankets, bedding and curtains. Originality combined with a retail understanding is crucial to our business and we are looking for an inspired […]

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is inviting local jobseekers to a recruitment and job interview event. The event takes place at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, on Wednesday, 17th December 2014 from 9am to 1.30pm and will feature five major employers in the Belfast area who wish to recruit staff. The companies […]

Job interviews may be nerve-wracking, but as with everything in life, preparation is all important. This may be your first and only opportunity to impress a prospective employer, so it’s up to you to make the most of it. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service offers […]

In today’s difficult economic climate, the competition for jobs, college or university places can be tough. Volunteering your time to a good cause can give you a competitive edge. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service explains. “Have you ever felt the desire to help your local […]

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster have welcomed the launch of the new Graduate Export Sales and Marketing Academy. The Academy aims to provide graduates with the skills and experience required to take up exciting new exporting opportunities in both the sales and marketing arenas. SPeaking […]