By Zahra Baz Childhood experience of being in the care system has played an important role in the career path for Harry Robinson, giving him a strong desire to give back to his local community. Currently employed as Head of School at Belfast Metropolitan College, Harry has spent 20 years working in further education helping to provide...
95% Agree Programme Has Improved Diversity Across Boards The 2023 applications now open for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice, marking the programme’s seventh year of enabling individuals from all backgrounds, abilities and ages the opportunity to learn and gain experience. Having already helped 277 people turn their dream of sitting on a board into a reality, there is...
Make a splash at your local fire station! Washing the car is far from anybody’s favourite job, so take the hassle out of it and head down to your local fire station for the National Car Wash. On Saturday, June 10, trainee firefighters from NIFRS will be on hand to make your car sparkle, with all donations...
Applications for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme are now open and available on the official Boardroom Apprentice website. Open to those aged 16 or over from all backgrounds and all abilities, this unique board learning and development programme is looking for a diverse range of Boardroom Apprentices to take a seat at one of the host...
By Zahra Baz Ciara Burch had long recognised the impact of board involvement throughout her role as a Project Management Consultant at PwC. The Belfast-native previously felt she lacked the experience and knowledge required to sit on a board before the opportunity to gain hands-on experience came along. With a strong desire to better understand the societal needs...
Northern Ireland firm Everun is set to partner with Scottish engineering firm MCE Scotland to bring its innovative Turntide technology across the water. Last month renewables experts Everun launched the revolutionary new energy technology product to market that will help companies save on costs and help tackle climate change. By partnering with MCE Scotland Everun will be...
Belfast engineering firm PAC Group have announced a sponsorship deal for the next three seasons for the Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires & Scorers (NIACUS). The sponsorship comes on the back of the eight-division company’s existing support for Carrickfergus Cricket Club. Darren Leslie, business development director at PAC Group, said the company is delighted to show...
Boardroom Apprentice is set to return this year as applications for this year’s programme are open on June 5. A UK first, the Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience through...
By Karl Fox, General Manager, PAC Enviro Late last year as global leaders met in Sharam El-Sheikh to discuss climate change at COP27 the issue of water, whether it be flooding in Pakistan or drought in east Africa was never far from the news reports. But the impact of water, and wastewater, closer to home is...
Belfast renewables firm Everun have been confirmed as one of the leading sponsors of the forthcoming All-Ireland Sustainability Awards. The event, hosted by Barra Best, will take place on October 5 in the Grand Ballroom of the Europa Hotel in Belfast. With sustainability and the net-zero agenda firmly on the radar for everyone, the race is now...
