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12/06/2006
Chevening Scholars Welcomed To Northern Ireland
Employment and Learning Minister, Maria Eagle, has welcomed this year's Chevening Scholars to Northern Ireland.
Chevening Scholarships are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the UK. They are on offer in more than 150 countries and enable tomorrow's leaders from overseas to become familiar with the UK, our institutions and companies, links which can continue throughout their careers.
Speaking at a reception in Adelaide House, Belfast for the Chevening Scholars, the Minister praised the Programme, highlighting its importance in developing long-term relationships between UK institutions and the international community.
The Minister said: "Chevening is an inspirational programme that continues to enjoy remarkable success. Not only is it the flagship programme of the Government's Scholarship scheme, it has for many years, been one of the UK's most effective means of creating and developing long-lasting relationships with the international community.
"To be a Chevening Scholar carries with it a certain weight of responsibility - but it is a responsibility of distinction. You are not only a young ambassador for your country abroad, you also have that extra quality that will distinguish you and your achievements in your field of expertise."
The event was also attended by representatives from the higher education institutions in Northern Ireland, who host the scholars and from the British Council, who manage the programme on behalf of the Government.
(CD)
Chevening Scholarships are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the UK. They are on offer in more than 150 countries and enable tomorrow's leaders from overseas to become familiar with the UK, our institutions and companies, links which can continue throughout their careers.
Speaking at a reception in Adelaide House, Belfast for the Chevening Scholars, the Minister praised the Programme, highlighting its importance in developing long-term relationships between UK institutions and the international community.
The Minister said: "Chevening is an inspirational programme that continues to enjoy remarkable success. Not only is it the flagship programme of the Government's Scholarship scheme, it has for many years, been one of the UK's most effective means of creating and developing long-lasting relationships with the international community.
"To be a Chevening Scholar carries with it a certain weight of responsibility - but it is a responsibility of distinction. You are not only a young ambassador for your country abroad, you also have that extra quality that will distinguish you and your achievements in your field of expertise."
The event was also attended by representatives from the higher education institutions in Northern Ireland, who host the scholars and from the British Council, who manage the programme on behalf of the Government.
(CD)
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The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has today announced that €20m is available for co-investment in seed and venture capital funds, and issued a call to fund managers to signal their interest in setting up funds. This €20m comes under the Enterprise Ireland Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2007 – 2012.
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The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has today announced that €20m is available for co-investment in seed and venture capital funds, and issued a call to fund managers to signal their interest in setting up funds. This €20m comes under the Enterprise Ireland Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2007 – 2012.
14 March 2016
National Apprenticeship Week Launched By Deloitte
The Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the start of National Apprenticeship Week at an event hosted by Deloitte. Deloitte is one of four professional services firms in the UK offering the BrightStart programme, which offers skilled school leavers employment while completing an Honours Degree in Business Technology.
National Apprenticeship Week Launched By Deloitte
The Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the start of National Apprenticeship Week at an event hosted by Deloitte. Deloitte is one of four professional services firms in the UK offering the BrightStart programme, which offers skilled school leavers employment while completing an Honours Degree in Business Technology.
23 July 2004
START A BUSINESS PROGRAMME CHALKS UP 5,000TH NEW BUSINESS
Two Mallusk entrepreneurs have set up the 5000th new business to be started through the Start a Business programme, which has generated an estimated 8,250 new jobs across Northern Ireland. Oliver McErlane took part on the programme with business partner Tim Swann, before setting up their electronic marketing company, TxtFlow.
START A BUSINESS PROGRAMME CHALKS UP 5,000TH NEW BUSINESS
Two Mallusk entrepreneurs have set up the 5000th new business to be started through the Start a Business programme, which has generated an estimated 8,250 new jobs across Northern Ireland. Oliver McErlane took part on the programme with business partner Tim Swann, before setting up their electronic marketing company, TxtFlow.
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