
Is your job search off to a slow start or getting stuck? Here are some quick time-saving job search tips from Davy Doyle, Department for Employment and Learning Local Office Manager in Newry Jobs & Benefits office, that will help your hunt for a new job go smoothly. Get online. Search the job search engines […]

As a parent or carer there is plenty you can do to support your child and help them to make successful career choices. It is important to be aware of your influence and to make that influence as positive as possible. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers […]
Feb 24 2014 | Posted in
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There’s a new opportunity for employment for a young person from Newry thanks to the Advance Programme – a unique pilot project that offers 24 weeks’ paid employment and on the job training. The programme matches young people with Social Enterprises that are currently expanding and require new staff. The aim is that the young […]

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has urged individuals and businesses in Newry to think about the benefits skills can bring them. Dr Farry has launched a new ‘Skills to Succeed’ advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of skills and qualifications for individuals, employers and the economy. The ‘Skills to Succeed’ campaign, which […]
Feb 3 2014 | Posted in
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Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has called on all learners in the County Down area and their tutors to participate in the 2014 Essential Skills Awards. The Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in literacy, numeracy and ICT learning through Essential Skills training. The Minister said, “The Essential Skills Awards […]
Jan 23 2014 | Posted in
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Jobcentreonline is the Department for Employment and Learning’s free job search website which enables users to search for jobs across Northern Ireland. The website advertises all vacancies notified to Jobcentres and Jobs & Benefits offices. Davy Doyle, Local Office Manager for Newry Jobs & Benefits office in the Department’s Employment Service explained, “Jobcentreonline.com is an […]

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the 2014 Apprentice of the Year competition. Nominations are now open for the two award categories; Apprentice of the Year Award, and Innovation in Partnership Award (for Employers and Training Suppliers). Speaking at the launch, Minister Farry said, “Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to build knowledge and […]
Jan 20 2014 | Posted in
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In today’s world of new technologies, social networks and online resources, you can mix these with good old-fashioned common sense to help yourself stand out at interviews. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service offers some advice. “The internet can help you to research the company you’re […]

Foundation degrees are becoming more popular and widely available these days but many people still aren’t sure what exactly a foundation degree is. Johnny Nolan, careers manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service explained, “A Foundation Degree is a Higher Education qualification which combines academic and work based learning. “Foundation […]

Many people have heard of apprenticeships, but still have the perception that apprentices are all young males in overalls in trades like construction or motor repair, but nothing could be further from the truth. Johnny Nolan, Careers Manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s (DEL) Careers Service explained, “People across Northern Ireland […]