Mid and East Antrim launches recruitment drive for the next Transport Academy
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have begun recruiting for the next transport academy. This time, those selected will have the option...
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Jul 6, 2022
Secretary of State for NI boosts integrated education with £1.9m funding package
Secretary of State, Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP has made the £1.9m funding announcement during a visit to Lough View Integrated Primary...
Jul 5, 2022
Two local schools receive TOPS awards for outstanding outdoor play
Ten schools across Northern Ireland, including St Colmcille’s Primary (Ballymena), and Moneynick Primary School, Randalstown, are the...
Jul 5, 2022
£15,000 bursaries to support engineering studies for women and girls open for applications now
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons is encouraging women and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for a new £15,000 bursary to support...
Jul 4, 2022
Schools in Mid and East Antrim Celebrate Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards
Children and teachers from across the area were hosted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in recognition of their environmental work...
Jul 3, 2022
Exciting new Football Development Programme launched at Northern Regional College
Northern Regional College has launched an exciting initiative to help aspiring young sportsmen and women fulfil their potential and...
Jul 1, 2022
Deputy Mayor recognises success of new band of storytellers and tour guides for Mid and East Antrim
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Beth Adger, has recognised the success of over 20 citizens at an awards ceremony on...
Jun 28, 2022
Co Antrim pupils tackle mental health head on with Lidl NI’s Sport for Good Schools Programme
Hundreds of secondary school pupils across County Antrim are benefitting from a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme...
Jun 26, 2022
Young people get insight to police officer life in PSNI’s 3 day work experience course
A number of local young people have enjoyed participating in the PSNI’s three day work experience course over the last week, from 21 - 23...
Jun 26, 2022
Libraries NI launch kids ‘Gadgeteers’ Summer Reading Challenge
Libraries NI has launched this years Summer Reading Challenge - ‘Gadgeteers’ - and is inviting children aged 4 – 11 to join in the...
Jun 25, 2022
McIlveen announces qualification arrangements for next academic year
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has outlined arrangements for awarding CCEA qualifications in 2023. The Minister also announced a £2...
Jun 25, 2022
Apply now for free training courses through Skill Up – Lyons
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has hailed the Skill Up initiative as he highlighted that applications are open for more than 7,000 free...
Jun 23, 2022
Northern Regional College’s strong representation at WorldSkills UK qualifiers
THREE teams representing Northern Regional College competed in the ‘qualifier stage’ of the Industrial Robotics category in a bid to...
Jun 23, 2022
Health Minister increases Health Trust staff mileage rate
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a mileage rate increase for Health Trust staff. The increase applies to work-related car travel...
Jun 22, 2022
Building the manufacturing skills pipeline as students take tour of Kilwaughter Minerals
Pupils from Larne High School alongside the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, had the opportunity to learn about local firm,...
Jun 22, 2022
Northern Ireland Secretary signals plans to drive forward integration for a future-proofed NI
The UK Government will progress its vision for a more prosperous, integrated and opportunity-filled Northern Ireland at a three-day...
Jun 21, 2022
Ministers launch new approach to 14-19 education and training in NI
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen and Economy Minister, Gordon Lyons today launched a framework to help drive forward a more...
Jun 20, 2022
Firmus Energy collaborates to develop outdoor learning space for special school in Antrim
Local natural gas company Firmus Energy, working with their principal contractor Kier Group have collaborated with a number of local...
Jun 18, 2022
APPLY NOW | Online application open for recognition payments
The Department of Health is reminding social care Personal Assistants who worked during the pandemic to apply for a special recognition...
Jun 15, 2022
EA website crashes as demand surges for free school meals & uniforms payment applications
High demand on the Education Authority (EA) website by parents attempting to apply for free school meals and uniform payments have led to...
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