GEMX

Degree Apprenticeships
2024-02-08 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | UU Magee Campus, Northland Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7JL
Mechanical Engineering and Accounting & Finance
TO register: una@midulstermega.com

Apprenticeships for All
2024-02-08 15:00 - 20:00 | NWRC Springtown Campus, Springtown Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 3QR
HLA, L2, L3 & Traineeships

Apprenticeship Fair - Employers, Small Business Owners & Sole Traders
2024-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Whittaker Suite, Guildhall, Guildhall Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6DQ
Explore the benefits of employing an apprentice

Diversity & Inclusion
2024-02-07 15:00 - 20:00 | NWRC Greystone Campus, Greystone Road, Limavady, BT49 0ND
HLA, L2 & L3 Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Royal Academy of Engineering MASTERCLASS Session
2024-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Lisneal College, 70 Crescent Link Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 5SQ

Apprenticeships Information Lunch for Employers
2024-02-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Fir Trees Hotel, Dublin Road, Strabane, BT829EA
DfC and LMP – Why should an employer take an apprentice?
Hear from employers and apprentices
To register: ucemployeradviser.strabane@dfcni.gov.uk – before 31/01/24

Leadership Evolved Webinar
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Manufacturing NI are excited to collaborate with Cpl’s Future of Work Institute in this exciting webinar series “Becoming an Employer of Choice”.
We understand that many of our members face common business challenges in attracting, retaining and engaging employees in an ever changing market. With this in mind we have teamed up with Cpl’s Future of Work Institute to bring you a series of 60minute webinar style sessions designed to engage, excite and inspire you to create strategies to become an employer of choice.
The following outlines each session and the key topics covered and learning outcomes you may expect.
You can sign up now for the full series or sign up for each one each month. Sessions will be recorded and issued to members post session. Members participating in this series will also receive complementary membership to Future Work.World a network for senior leaders led by Future of Work Institute team where further resources and information can be found.
Leadership Evolved

6th Feb- 12pm
This collaboration helps us continue to share insight and best practice to our members through Future of Work Institute’s research, insights and case studies to support you in becoming an employer of choice.

Leadership is a key strategic enabler for the future of work. Many organisations fail to adequately prepare leaders for the future of work.

In this session, Barry Winkless, Cpl’s Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Future of Work Institute will discuss how leadership needs to evolve to attract, retain and engage employees. He will explore the Savvy Leadership Framework and other aspects to supporting the leadership evolution.
This is a 1 hour session with Q&A open to all members. The session will be held via Zoom.

The Future of Work Institute, part of Cpl Group, is an organisation that explores, questions and creates future of work solutions through events, research and projects. Members participating in this series will also receive complementary membership to Future Work.World a network for senior leaders led by Future of Work Institute team where further resources and information can be found.

To register your interest, visit: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Employer Coffee Morning
2024-02-06 09:30 - 11:30 | NWRC Strand Road Campus, Strand Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 0LY
HLA, All Aged Apprenticeships

Women in Construction & Engineering
2024-02-05 15:00 - 20:00 | NWRC Strabane Campus, 39 Derry Road, Strabane, BT82 8DX
HLA, L2, L3 and Traineeships

Royal Academy of Engineering MASTERCLASS Session
2024-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s College, 1 Fanad Drive, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 9QE

Apprenticeship Week 2024 at NWRC
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-09 | BT48 0LY
Join us at NWRC for a series of special events to celebrate Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2024.
* Monday, February 5 at NWRC Strabane – Women in Construction and Engineering
Mon 5 Feb 2024, 3:00PM – 8:00PM
NWRC will have practical demonstrations across a range of apprenticeships currently on offer across the college campuses. The theme of this showcase will focus on females in Construction & Engineering with a number of female HLAs and Apprentices on site sharing their apprenticeship journey. Other activities will be taking place throughout the event include:

Specific speaker/on-site available – female apprentices, AppNI, HLA
Specific talks – HLA, L2 & L3 Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Application Zone – taking apprenticeship applications for 2024/25
Employer stand – advertising jobs/positions available
Support – Careers, Learning Link, ELOs

* Monday, February 5 at Strabane campus – Destiny in Dental

Mon 5 Feb 2024, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Dental Hygiene Demonstration and showcase of dental skills using simulation. Hear from industry experts on the role of dental nursing. Learn about the core elements of student and apprenticeships.
Demonstration of dental Hygiene (interactive with audience)
Demonstration of the training equipment
Live Q&A

* Tuesday, February 6 at Strand Road campus – Apprenticeship Employers Coffee Morning

Tues 6 Feb 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Overview of NWRC Higher Level Apprenticeship Provision
All Aged Apprenticeships
Employer feedback
Apprentice testimonial
Engagement with professional curriculum experts
Q&A

* Wednesday, February 7 at NWRC Greystone – Diversity & Inclusion
Wed 7 Feb 2024, 3:00PM – 8:00PM
NWRC will have practical demonstrations across a range of apprenticeships currently on offer across the college campuses including Traineeships L2 & L3 Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships. The theme of this showcase will focus on diversity & inclusion with David McCay the Skills Competition Diversity Champion on hand to explain how the NWRC apprenticeship model supports young people from all backgrounds on their apprenticeship journey. Other activities will be taking place throughout the event include:

Specific speaker/on-site available – David McCay
Specific talks – HLA, L2 & L3 Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Application Zone – taking apprenticeship applications for 2024/25
Employer stand – advertising jobs/positions available
Support – Careers, Learning Link, ELOs

* Thursday, February 8 at NWRC Springtown Apprenticeship Showcase – Apprenticeships For All
Thu 8 Feb 2024, 3:00PM – 8:00PM
NWRC will have practical demonstrations across a range of apprenticeships currently on offer across the college campuses including Traineeships L2 & L3 Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships. The theme of this showcase will be on All Age Apprenticeships with a number of over 25 apprentices available on site along with the college’s All Age Apprenticeship coordinator Orlaith McEleney with information on the opportunities available for over 25s. Other activities will be taking place throughout the event include:

Specific speaker/on-site available – O. McEleney
Specific talks – HLA, L2 & L3 Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Application Zone – taking apprenticeship applications for 2024/25
Employer stand – advertising jobs/positions available
Support – Careers, Learning Link, ELOs

To register your interest, visit: Apprentice Week 2024 at NWRC

GEMX Roadshow
2024-01-16 09:30 - 16:30 | NWRC Limavady Campus, Main Street, Limavady

Steering Group
2024-01-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Catalyst Building, Bay Road, Derry

Electrical Network Invite
2023-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Clayton Hotel, Belfast
info@horizonengineering.co.uk

Teacher CPD Event - Flemings
2023-12-07 10:30 - 12:30 | BT48 0LY

Teacher CPD Event - Terex
2023-11-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Campsie

Cross-Border Trade Event
2023-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | BT48 0LY

10X Technologies & Clusters - Consultation Event
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | BT48 0LY
The session is open to everyone and all are welcome to attend. Anyone interested in attending is asked to please email dfe-10Xt&c-consultation@economy-ni.gov.uk as soon as possible and the Department for the Economy will confirm receipt.

Steering Group
2023-11-09 08:30 - 12:30 | BT48 0LY

Launch of Smart Nano NI 5G Testbed
2023-11-08 09:30 - 13:00 | NWRC Springtown Campus, Springtown Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 3QR
Digital Catapult, North West Regional College and Seagate are delighted to invite you to the launch of the new Smart Nano NI 5G Testbed in Derry-Londonderry.

The cutting-edge 5G private network is a first-of-its-kind in a smart manufacturing and education setting in Northern Ireland, providing access to the latest network technologies in practical real-world settings.

This event has been designed to suit manufacturing businesses who are considering digital solutions to help optimise and develop their business as well as those interested in creating smart manufacturing solutions through advanced digital technologies.

With a focus on the 5G opportunities this new facility will bring for Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector, this event will feature:

An engaging panel discussion with industry and 5G experts.
Insights into how the facility will open up opportunities for local start-ups and industry through the Digital Catapult Smart Nano Accelerator Programme.
Hands-on experience of 5G demos.

At this event you will gain insight into what 5G can do for your business and discuss the challenges with peers and experts. We are pleased to be joined by panellists from the 5G testbed hosts Seagate and North West Regional College, as well as experts from Digital Catapult, CGI and BT. View the full agenda here.

To confirm your attendance, please register online by Friday 3rd November.

Launch of MakeME Academy
2023-11-08 09:00 - 10:30 | BT48 0LY

Green Economy Workshop
2023-10-04 | CAFRE
To help industry deliver against these targets, the government announced funding of £315 million in the 2018 Budget, which is available until 2027 and came in the form of The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Industrial Energy Transformation Fund – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
For further details or to book a place: eugene.heaney@investni.com

Unlocking New Cross-Border Trade Opportunities
2023-09-27 09:45 - 14:30 | The Printworks, Dublin Castle, dublin, Ireland
Join us at ‘Unlocking New Cross-Border Trade Opportunities’ in the Printworks, Dublin Castle on Wednesday 27th September.
Shining the spotlight on emerging trade opportunities for businesses of all sizes, this free to attend conference will give you a front row seat to the answers businesses need to support future cross-border trade, under the UK/EU Free Trade Agreement and the Windsor Framework.
Expert speakers and local businesses will share the most up to date advice and hands-on experience of navigating the new trading conditions, inspiring your ambition to build cross-border business and trade.
A range of panel discussions will cover topics including:

Exploring Opportunities, Building Resilience: Find out how the latest government policies across the island are shaping the future of cross-border collaboration and trade and hear from InterTradeIreland, as we highlight the continued growth in cross-border trade and its growing importance in building trade opportunities and greater resilience across the island and beyond.
Supporting Trade Ambition: Learn about the practical benefits of Free Trade Agreements and how businesses can utilise them for longer-term strategic growth. Hear from forward-thinking businesses as they share their experience of navigating the new trading conditions and how ambition and exporting can drive success. InterTradeIreland will also outline the valuable and tailored support available to businesses, at no cost, via our new Cross-Border Trade Hub.

You will also have the opportunity to meet one-to-one with specialist business mentors to receive free advice on the specific areas covered within InterTradeIreland’s Cross-Border Trade Hub, including Regulation, Employment, Customs and VAT.
This is your chance to embrace future growth opportunities and be prepared for future export success.

Tommie Gorman
Broadcaster
Our MC for the conference will be former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman. As one of Ireland’s most respected journalists, Tommie has reported on many major national and international news stories throughout his 41-year RTÉ career, with 10 years spent as the Belfast-based Northern Editor of RTÉ. During Brexit and in the evolving circumstances created by the UK leaving the European Union, he has regularly drawn upon his experiences in Brussels and Northern Ireland in his journalism.

Employer Incentives Lunch - Cross Border Partnerships
2023-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterfoot Hotel, 14, Clooney Road, Derry, BT47 6TB
barbara.gibson@communities-ni.gov.uk

Derry City & Strabane Job Fair
2023-09-12 11:00 - 15:00 | City Hotel, Londonderry
Employer Registration of Interest Form

Steering Group
2023-09-07 08:30 - 12:30 | VERTIV, E&I, Burnfoot, Ireland

Industry 4.0 Showcase Event
2023-09-01 09:00 - 14:00 | NWRC Springtown Campus, Springtown Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 3QR

Ambassador Training
2023-08-29 10:30 - 15:00 | BEAM Centre, Maydown

International Manufacturing Conference
2023-08-24 - 2023-08-25 | Magee Campus
Contact s.mcfadden2@ulster.ac.uk

Briefing on DfE/DfC JobStart/StepUp Initiative - online information session
2023-07-31 14:00 - 15:30 | BT48 0LY
