·       Natasha Smyth

·       Johnny Magorrian

·       Martin Devlin

·       Tracey Ann Curran

·       Ross McLaughlin

·       Martin Holland

·       Danielle Aston

·       Matthew Dines

·       Natasha Farrell

·       Megan Clendenning

·       Christopher McQuade

·       Jacob Smith

·       Curtis Morrison

·       Rebekkah Carville

·       Deon Trainor

·       Caitlin McAleenan

·       Deidre Hayes

·       Louise Orr

·       Nathan Baird

·       Mark Kirk

·       Danny Savage

Hugh J O’Boyle Training are pleased to say that we now reward full attendance with Cinema tickets for 4 people at Eclipse Cinema in Downpatrick

We are currently recruiting for Catering and have a growing demand for apprentices

Courses Hugh J O’Boyle Training Offer are as follows:

v  Business Administration

v  I.T

v  Catering

v  Childcare

v  Essential Skills –

Ø  Maths,

Ø  English

Ø  I.C.T

v  Floristry

v  Bakery

v  Retail

Hugh J O’Boyle Training is glad to announce that we now have a Facebook page, you can add us and get updated on courses we have available:

http://www.facebook.com/hughj.oboyle.9

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AWARENESS TRAINING

On Tuesday 15^th January 2013, twenty two young people from Hugh J O’Boyle’s attended a cultural diversity training course in Down County Museum. The course was all day and was comprised of a variety of activities to engage the young people and to make them think about diversity. This involved looking at their own identity and their own thoughts and views of living as a young person in Northern Ireland. Also looking at diversity on a more global scale and making them realize that different cultures behave in different ways and it looked at the gestures and signs used by people from different countries and how they interact with each other.

Lunch was provided by the museum which was well received by the entire group. The facilitator made the activities very interactive using a variety of methods such as role-play, balloons and interactive videos and information. The training was very informative and gave the group a real insight into other cultures and what is acceptable and what is not. Overall I feel that they enjoyed the day and hopefully took away some positive thoughts and became more informed enabling them to make better decisions in their own future.

INTRODUCING FIRST START FOR EMPLOYERS

This initiative is designed to provide short-term support and job opportunities for 18-24 year olds entering the labour market. You can appoint your new employee from a selection of eligible candidates.

How can First Start help me?

v  If you have a permanent job vacancy that you can’t afford to fill at present, employing someone through First Start can help subsidise that initial training period.

v  First Start job opportunities will attract financial support towards wages for the first 26 weeks of employment. You will receive the following amount towards wages based on a 30 hour week:

£120 per week for 18-20 year olds

£155 per week for 21 – 24 year olds

v  We will advertise the post for you and ensure that you receive suitable applicants for you to interview.  The decision to appoint remains yours.

What do I need to do?

v  Contact one of our placement staff on 02844 616438 and forward relevant details of your vacancy, ie, job description, salary, hours of work etc.

How can we help you?

v  We will advertise your vacancy with Employers Online NI

v  Forward you applications from suitable candidates.

v  Assist with arranging interviews.

v  Carry out interviews with your newly appointed employee on a 4 weekly basis to review progress

v  Ensure you receive the contribution towards wages in respect of your First Start employee.

INTRODUCING FIRST START FOR EMPLOYERS

This initiative is designed to provide short-term support and job opportunities for 18-24 year olds entering the labour market. You can appoint your new employee from a selection of eligible candidates.

How can First Start help me?

v  If you have a permanent job vacancy that you can’t afford to fill at present, employing someone through First Start can help subsidise that initial training period.

v  First Start job opportunities will attract financial support towards wages for the first 26 weeks of employment. You will receive the following amount towards wages based on a 30 hour week:

£120 per week for 18-20 year olds

£155 per week for 21 – 24 year olds

v  We will advertise the post for you and ensure that you receive suitable applicants for you to interview.  The decision to appoint remains yours.

What do I need to do?

v  Contact one of our placement staff on 02844 616438 and forward relevant details of your vacancy, ie, job description, salary, hours of work etc.

How can we help you?

v  We will advertise your vacancy with Employers Online NI

v  Forward you applications from suitable candidates.

v  Assist with arranging interviews.

v  Carry out interviews with your newly appointed employee on a 4 weekly basis to review progress

v  Ensure you receive the contribution towards wages in respect of your First Start employee.

The Step Ahead 50+ Programme

The Step Ahead 50+ is a programme funded by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL). This programme has been designed with the aim to help gain employment for people aged 50+ within the Voluntary/Community Sector for a period of up to 26weeks with a subsidy payment available from DEL.

**The subsidy payment based on a minimum of 30hrs per week will be £185 per week and £120 per week for a minimum of 20hrs but no more than 30hrs.

People eligible for this programme;

Must be aged 50+ and have been in a period of continuous unemployment for 12months or more

Must be in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit or Employment Support Allowance for 12months or more, or a combination of these benefits.

Employees must undertake a minimum level of 20hrs employment per week (excluding breaks)

Employees are given the opportunity to achieve a qualification, this may be either;

An Essential Skills qualification

A VRQ Level 2 qualification

A client can only be employed for one period of funded employment so cannot finish and start again

Employers must;

Not terminate a current employee to facilitate a client on this programme

Must ensure the correct number of hours are being completed and that weekly timesheets are submitted correctly and promptly

Ensure that they adhere with current employment law and provide the employee with a written

statement of employment particulars

Allow the employee appropriate time off to attend job interviews (where written evidence is available)

For more information or to advertise a vacancy for this exciting new programme contact Oonagh or Caroline today on 028 44 616438 or oonagh@oboyletraining.com

Brighter future anticipated for Hospitality, Catering and Retail sectors in 2013

As whole, optimism for growth across these sectors remains high for 2013. With hospitality and catering as one of DELNI’s focus areas this year, a majority of employers have stated that they do expect to see some sort of continued growth.  In addition to this, 77 per cent of all those employers from across the sectors who took part in a recent survey, are indicating either that their profits will remain steady this year or, for some, they expect to see an increase in profitability.

“The increase in early bird/special offers and daily online specials over the last number of years would be an indication that people are continuing to be being led by price concerns,” says Louise Murphy, Editor of Ulster Grocer Magazine.  “However, consumers are increasingly more conscious about a product’s ‘local provenance’ and will seek out retailers and restaurants which provide local produce.”

Now is the time to invest in your business or future career through investing in training.  For business owners your investment will be reflected in your profits; for employees you will have the qualifications and accredited training to make sure you succeed in your career.