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Ministers launch Creative Connections Programme supporting creativity and the arts in learning
Education Minister Paul Givan and Ireland Education and Youth Minister Helen McEntee have invited primary, post primary and special...
Feb 7, 2025


Local students discover new apprenticeship opportunities
NRC Construction Takeover – Pictured with Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness is Charlie Fleck (2024 UK...
Feb 6, 2025


‘Music to their ears’ for Queen’s students to receive scholarships from Van Morrison
(L-R) Dr Van Morrison, and Queen’s University Belfast President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer. World renowned artist Van...
Feb 6, 2025


NRC celebrates plumbing student Blake Hamilton as finalist for NI Apprenticeship Awards 2025
Northern Regional College Plumbing student Blake Hamilton has been named a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category at the...
Feb 3, 2025


Schools reflect on the challenges and opportunities on journeys of transformation to Integrated status
Paul Close, Barry Corr, Victoria McGimpsey, and Sean Pettis IEF Harbour Commission The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) was delighted to...
Feb 3, 2025


Make a difference by choosing a Housing Executive apprenticeship
Housing Executive apprentices Apprentices are being recognised for their contribution to housing by the Housing Executive during National...
Feb 3, 2025


NI Water recruiting over twenty Apprentices and Graduates across Northern Ireland
NI Water has today announced plans to recruit 23 apprentices, higher level apprentices and graduates NI Wide for its September 2025...
Feb 3, 2025


Discover CAFRE, book to attend Open Week
Dr Eric Long chats to CAFRE students Michael Curry (Armagh), John Kelly (Armagh) and Emmet Burns (Lurgan) about career opportunities in...
Feb 2, 2025


Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme continues to inspire young people
Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, David McCorkell KStJ and Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly are pictured with the...
Feb 1, 2025


Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025: Getting it right for you!
Pictured with Economy Minister Conor Murphy at Southern Regional College, Banbridge, are Clodagh Palmer, Senior Talent Acquisition...
Feb 1, 2025


Wrightbus looking for 60 apprentices as business continues to grow
Wrightbus apprentices Pearse, Éirinn, and Ciaran. Pioneering zero-emission transport manufacturer Wrightbus is planning to recruit 60 new...
Jan 31, 2025


Student maintenance loans to increase by 20% from 2025/26
Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured at Queen's Students' Union with students form Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and St...
Jan 31, 2025


New report launched examines the aspirations of NI children
EA Chairperson, Mervyn Storey, Oscar (P7), Annie (P4) and Education Minister, Paul Givan, at Ballysally Primary School, Coleraine. A new...
Jan 30, 2025


Classroom Assistants – Time for recognition and reform
A significant new report by Ulster University School of Education and the Centre for Effective Services (CES) sheds light for the first...
Jan 28, 2025


Room for celebration as McKeever Hotels awards exceptional employees in Ballymena
Sisters Aimee and Lauren Gordon, who won Employee of the Year and Outstanding Contribution respectively As part of its industry leading...
Jan 28, 2025


Stress is main cause of staff absence in Northern Trust
Stress is the main cause of absence among staff in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, board members have been told. Speaking at a...
Jan 27, 2025


NIFRS recruiting for On-Call Firefighters in 43 Fire Stations
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on those who want to make a real difference in their community to become...
Jan 27, 2025


The majority of schools will reopen on Monday: Givan
Education Minister Paul Givan has provided an update on the position of school closures across Northern Ireland. Paul Givan said: “Work...
Jan 26, 2025


Minister Paul Givan visits Microsoft Dream Space to promote AI in Northern Ireland schools
Minister for Education, Paul Givan joined Amanda Jolliffe, Microsoft Dream Space Lead, Kevin Marshall,Head of Learning and Skills at...
Jan 26, 2025


Some schools may need to return to remote learning following Storm Éowyn
One of the many schools damaged by Storm Éowyn (Image: Desmond Loughery) Education Minister Paul Givan has met with the Education...
Jan 25, 2025
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