A pioneering group of students recently completed the first session of the OCN Level 2 Barista Skills course at South West College, Dungannon campus. The course has prepared this group with all the skills required to enter a fast-growing speciality area in the hospitality industry, with demand for talented baristas high and the culture of
A provision he once used as a youth, the YMCA has always been a huge part of Nathan White’s life. After spending three years in America as a camp counsellor Nathan is now set to return to the States, this time as a Youth Work Manager, creating new and unforgettable memories with the young people
Mac Electrics Ltd is a successful family run business based in the heart of Armagh. They have been in the Electrical Contracting trade for 30 years and have completed a variety of projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Delivering excellence across a range of services including electrical installation, sustainable energy and specialist systems on Commercial and
Sean Cavanagh & Co. Chartered Accountants are counting their blessings this week! The accountancy firm, based on College Street, Armagh shared their delight at being shortlisted for Medium Practice of the Year at the Irish Accounting Awards, 2022. Founded in the Moy, Co. Tyrone in April 2017, the award-winning firm has just celebrated its fifth
Applications are invited from students wishing to participate in Norbrook’s Industrial Placement Programme for the period 2022/2023. Norbrook are currently offering a twelve month placement to undergraduates with an interest in working within the Environmental Health & Safety Department. Prospective applicants will support the Environmental Health & Safety team to assist the company in meeting
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Cllr Aoife Finnegan has thanked all involved in the recent NMD Job Fair, which saw over 1,200 live vacancies promoted to local residents. Held in the Canal Court Hotel and Spa in Newry on June 30, the job fair was organised by the Council via the Labour
A new role has been created to support manufacturing and engineering apprentices thanks to support from a foundation set up in memory of a Portadown businessman. The James Kane Foundation is funding a new role for a mentor and support officer with the MEGA (Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement) network. MEGA was established in
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the seventh PwC Professional Services Assured Skills Academy offering 20 individuals an opportunity for a career in professional services. Funded by the Department for the Economy, this PwC Professional Services Assured Skills Academy will see participants receive eight weeks industry-relevant pre-employment training delivered by Belfast Met through a combination
Despite living with constant pain, Siobhan Fox dedicates her life to caring for the animals on her small-holding and rescuing those in need – Foxglove Farm and Sanctuary. In turn, this work is her therapy and greatest joy. We put a few questions to her to find out more about her day to day: Why
Following her recent press coverage surrounding the launch of Designer Dolls Dress Hire in Portadown, we caught up with Charlene Murdoch to find out a bit more about this bold, new entrepreneur. Why did you choose dress hire as a career/business? I decided to open my own business after saving a bit of money during
