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
Local employers across all industries in Newry, Mourne and Down are getting ready to promote their live vacancies and welcome prospective employees at a Job Fair in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The Job Fair on Thursday 30 June, has been organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council via its NMD Labour Market Partnership
Newry firm Around Noon, the award-winning food-to-go manufacturer, has secured a new contract to supply sandwiches from its TWELVE Handmade in County Down range to Marks & Spencer stores across the island of Ireland. This represents an agreement worth £3.5million in retail sales. TWELVE sandwiches are produced in County Down using ingredients from across the
Since 2020, Galway born Siobhan Maxwell has been the Human Resources Officer at Armagh City Hotel. After deciding against the completion of a Legal Secretarial course, Siobhan moved into a successful career in Casino management before discovering her passion for people and gaining her CIPD in HR Management. What is your role in the company
Moy Park has announced the appointment of a new Senior Brand Marketing Manager. Ellen Wright will now be responsible for the promotion of the Moy Park brand portfolio in UK and Irish markets. Developing multichannel marketing campaigns to support the launch of products, as well as ensuring continued brand awareness and presence with key trade
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today (Tuesday) announced 20 training places on a new Assured Skills Academy with IT services provider Version 1. Successful applicants to the Department for the Economy’s fully funded Assured Skills Academy will receive eight weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Metropolitan College. Completing the Academy guarantees an interview for a
Recently, we caught up with Leif Jenson from Leif’s Brot Bakehouse Bessbrook to find out a little a bit about him and his business…. Why did you choose chef/ baker as a career/business? Because of the cultural interest of different foods. What are you most proud of in your career to date? The travelling I
