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Issue 83 • FE Means Business Update Moving Forward Newsletter The latest edition of the Moving Forward Newsletter on the Further Education Means Business programme is now available online.
The application forms for the annual ANIC LIFE and Future Students of Business awards are now in all colleges. Please contact your Marketing Unit if there is anyone you would like to nominate.
Limavady College GAA team cruised to victory in the Ulster Bank Further Education Colleges League, beating Cavan Institute 1-15 to 1.2. The Limavady team demonstrated high levels of power, skill, teamwork and sound defence and were on top throughout the game which
Lisburn Institute was pleased to welcome the Director of Onboard Services from Stena Line to the Institute this week. Stephen Bryden held a Business to Business seminar to invited delegates entitled "Excellence in Customer Service the Stena Line Way ". His presentation outlined how he and his staff have turned the level of service onboard the Stena Line around to make it more customer focused. This involved changing the structure and culture of the organisation to make it more supportive to staff and in doing so they have fully embraced the Servant Leadership Structure throughout the business. It was an excellent event which generated a great deal of positive feedback from all delegates.
John Crowe, a Hospitality and Catering Lecturer with North West Institute, has won gold at this years Professional Cookery and Restaurant Competition, held recently at the RDS in Dublin. The prestigious event, organised by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland, was attended by professional chefs from all over Ireland , some from the most exclusive restaurants in the country. John won his award in the Senior Irish Lamb competition, and remarkably, only entered the competition minutes before the start time. John's success is further evidence of the growing Hospitality and Catering talents and skills currently on offer at North West Institute, and the staff and students from the Institute wish John continued success.
Staff and students from North West Institute will take part in a charity ‘Swimathon' on Thursday 22 nd March in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. The events will begin at 9.00am at the Templemore Sports Complex, and before then, the organising staff will be canvassing the Institute for sponsorship support. The staff and students will form teams of five, each of whom will swim 40 lengths of the pool which is equivalent to 5 kilometres. For further information contact Kevin Clarke 028 7127 6460.
Upper Bann Institute is offering an exciting opportunity to all those who do not have English as a first language through the provision of the International English Language testing System (IELTS). IELTS is a measurement of an individual's ability to communicate in English across all four language skills; listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS is studied by those intending to work or study where English is the predominant language of communication. It has proved to be a highly popular programme throughout Northern Ireland and this is the first time that IELTS is available through an FE college outside of Belfast. IELTS is a necessary programme for anyone who wishes to progress in any academic profession and have credibility as an English speaker. Currently it is one of the most widely recognised way of proving that an individual's English is at a highly advanced level, ensuring the person is capable of managing a professional job or education. At Upper Bann Institute, IELTS students study on the Lurgan campus and sit the IELTS exam at Queen's University, Belfast.
Well done to Theresa McEntee and Rodney Hodgins from UBI who have both been successful in obtaining places on the CEDEFOP programme. Theresa McEntee, who heads up the Essential Skills provision at the Moy Park factory in Portadown on behalf of UBI, has been invited to go to Greece to look at ‘Vocational Training In the Food Sector ' from 14th to 18th May. Rodney Hodgins, lecturer at UBI's Community Learning Centre will be going to France , Portugal or Latvia and his visit will focus on ‘assessment/accreditation of non-formal
Armagh College hosted a very successful Open Day and Evening recently. The College welcomed over 700 prospective students and their parents who were eager to learn about the extensive variety of courses available at the College. Staff were available throughout the day to offer advice, information and support on all courses and future career opportunities on offer to students. There were a record number of application forms completed and submitted, totally over one hundred more than in previous years.
Five of the first year ‘AS' Level students at Armagh College have gained four Grade ‘A's in their January ‘AS' modular exams, with many others also achieving high grades. Hilary Bradshaw from Markethill obtained straight ‘A' grades in Biology, Business Studies, Geography and Psychology; Becky Johnston from Markethill obtained straight ‘A' grades in Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Maths; Neil McCarragher from Armagh obtained straight ‘A' grades in Chemistry, IT, Maths and Physics; Rebekah Taylor from Glenanne obtained straight ‘A' grades in Biology, Geography, Maths and Psychology and Louise Wilson from Armagh obtained straight ‘A' grades in Biology, Business Studies, History and IT. Mrs Joy Smith, Head of ‘A' Levels at Armagh College , said she was delighted with the efforts of the first year ‘AS' Level students. “We are proud of the achievements of all our students. There is quite a difference in what is required for GCSE and what is required at ‘A' Level, and many students have successfully made this major transition at a very early stage in their ‘A' Level programme.” Reading and Writing Difficulties among Adults ANIC Conference 2007 will take place from 18-19 June at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co Down. Details to follow. ANIC LIFE Awards will take place on Monday 21 May at 6pm in the Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. FSB and ANIC Future Students of Business Awards will take place on Friday 8 June in Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast.
RSCni's Annual Conference, on Wednesday 21st March at East Tyrone College , will address a range of issues that will assist colleges in the strategic development of e-learning. The 3 keynotes and 8 workshops will allow staff from many roles in colleges to contribute to the production of their colleges e-Learning Strategy, from developing a vision of where technology can help achieve college objectives to shared experiences of colleagues from N Ireland and UK colleges. LSDA NI Annual Conference This year's LSDA Annual Conference will take place on Tuesday 24 April 2007 from 9.00 am – 4.15 pm at the Galgorm Manor, Ballymena. The conference is entitled Delivering Public Value and will facilitate discussion framework to help organisations deliver a performance that accommodates client satisfaction and social outcomes. Tel: 02890 447700.
BBC Northern Ireland is currently advertising to recruit
Broadcast Technology Assistants.
This role is part of a wider BBC Broadcast Technology Assistant trainee scheme and the BBC is particularly keen to hear from students from FE colleges throughout Northern Ireland who might have the right skills for this exciting opportunity. The closing date for applications is 22 April 2007. NESTA FameLab
The BBC Bus will be at the following locations during March 2007. The Bus will be open from 11am to 3pm unless otherwise stated.
If you have any queries about these visits please contact the Bus team on 028 9033 8844.
Channel 4 Radio and 4Talent launch their first ever nationwide search to find fresh drama-writing talent for commercial radio. If you've got a radio play, they want to hear from you by 26th March 2007.
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