The call from the College follows an announcement from the Department for the Economy that it will now fund all off-the-job training elements for an apprentice, regardless of industry sector or age. Belfast Met is currently delivering apprenticeships to approximately 650 learners across 25 subject areas, and supports a diverse range of employers across the Greater Belfast Area and N Ireland as a whole. As well as offering a successful way for businesses to boost long-term growth by addressing skills gaps, increasing the number of qualified employees, and building staff loyalty, Belfast Met’s All Age Apprenticeships programme also means employers benefit from increased diversity, fresh perspectives, and a stronger, more versatile workforce.
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Leading Northern Irish estate agent, John Minnis, has been recognised at the Guild of Property Professionals Awards, achieving Gold for Sales Northern Ireland and Bronze for Lettings Northern Ireland. The prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the property industry, recognising those that consistently go above and
In the lead up to the completion of a £7 million restoration project, Belfast’s five-star hospitality house, Regency House (formerly The Regency), has appointed hospitality stalwart, Michael O’Connor, as its Executive Head Chef. Best known as the chef proprietor of south Belfast’s former restaurant, The Barking
Accountancy and business advisory group FPM has launched a new ESG division to advise clients on fast-changing ESG reporting legislation . In the last year ESG reporting changes have been written into EU regulations and will be written into UK regulations over the next
The Latest NIJobs ‘Jobs Report’ indicates economic optimism with an increase in jobs for HR professionals reflecting employers focus on attracting and retaining talent. The quarterly report, in partnership with Ulster Bank, tracks hiring activity across Northern Ireland by analysing the platform’s job data, giving
The Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club in County Cavan has gone on sale with CBRE. The landmark resort hotel, formerly owned by Sean Quinn, is expected to achieve a price in the region of €35m. The 224-bedroom hotel includes luxurious and extensive banqueting
The Northern Ireland Food to Go Association, the trade body which represents and supports takeaway and food to go businesses, has appointed a new Chairperson to lead their expert Board for 2024/25. Kiera Campbell, Sales Director at Henderson Foodservice, a leading supplier to the hospitality
Henderson Group has announced a new partnership with Young Enterprise NI as an ESG Business Backer. Through this collaboration, Henderson Group will support Young Enterprise NI’s programmes with a donation aimed at empowering promising students across NI to develop their entrepreneurial skills. Now more than
Tourism has the greatest potential of any sector in the local economy to drive growth in all regions of Northern Ireland, a major industry event was told today. The NI Tourism Conference 2024 brought together over 300 delegates from local tourism businesses, including hotels, hospitality,
Gary McClarty, Director of MCL Insurance Services (Ireland) Limited, which operates online insurance brands GetSetGo and its4women, is advocating for the mandatory fitment of telematics devices for new and inexperienced drivers to combat the alarming rise in road fatalities. With over 60 deaths recorded on Irish roads this year,
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