South West College (SWC) is proud to announce that Heritage Skills Construction Apprentice Kevin Boggs, working on the Enniskillen Workhouse restoration project, was shortlisted recently as a finalist for Apprentice of the Year at the annual Construction Employers Federation (CEF) – Construction Excellence Awards 2022, which took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast
An Armagh man at the helm of Titanic Hotel Belfast has talked of the highlights of his time there as well as the challenges he has faced in the past two years, as the multi award winning venue marks its fifth anniversary. Adrian McNally, General Manager at the hotel, is one of a group of
Eight jobs are to be created by a Mid Ulster construction firm with the announcement of a new £5million head office. P McVey Building Systems, a manufacturer of off-site modular builds, has announced the investment as part of its long-term growth and development plans. The new manufacturing facility will be situated in Creagh Business Park,
A former media student at Southern Regional College, has been awarded an All-Ireland Scholarship of £16,500 to help support her during her Photography Degree at Ulster University. The All-Ireland Scholarships were established by JP McManus and first offered in Northern Ireland in 2009. It awards the top 25 performing students who attend a grant aided
Laura Johnson, a former Southern Regional College student from Craigavon has embarked on a new career journey with SRC as she has commenced employment as a Learning Support Assistant at Armagh campus. Laura has always had a great desire to help people and, through her own student experience at the College, she witnessed first-hand how
A free, hands-on training scheme to help people find employment in the construction sector will be running in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) council area. The Groundworkers Programme will cover some of the essential skills needed to work in the industry. These include drain laying, kerb laying, paving, excavating, safe use of saws, health
Newry based business Mourne Scan Clinic is celebrating as they have scooped a top gong at the Health & Pharma Awards for their ultrasound scanning services. The family business (based on Bridge Street) provides a range of pregnancy, general and musculoskeletal ultrasound scans and was last week named BEST Ultrasound & Early Pregnancy Scan Clinic
Local Armagh Graduate Laura Wright is one of twelve successful graduates to join leading professional services and business advisory firm, BDO Northern Ireland. Laura, who recently graduated from Ulster University, Belfast will take up her new role in the Audit Department, supporting the company in guiding clients across sectors as they manage the continued changes
Sinead Mackle, Education and Outreach Manager at world renowned astronomical research centre, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, is set to take up the voluntary post of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Officer with the UK and ROI based Council of the British Association of Planetaria (BAP). In the role, which will be held for at least
Local leading builders’ merchant Haldane Fisher has been named as the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Training Company of the Year. The company, which has branches in Northern Ireland, England, and Isle of Man, was one of four shortlisted for the renowned accolade, which acknowledges excellence in supporting and developing their teams. Nominated by BMF Regional
