By Jasmine Hughes Though already a part of Northern Ireland’s civil service, Belfast resident Robin Taylor felt he wanted the chance to give back to the community he lives in. The Boardroom Apprentice programme gave Robin the opportunity to do exactly that. Hailing from Lisburn originally, Robin is an employee within the Department for the […]
Boardroom Apprentice has recently opened its applications for the seventh year of its widely renowned and successful programme, welcoming individuals to take part in the twelve-month scheme. Throughout the year-long programme, people from all backgrounds and abilities are seated with boards across the country, promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry. Created to provide a
By Maisie Laughton Stepping out of our comfort zone can cover a range of both somewhat small and inexplicably large tasks, with Martina Bradley choosing to leap head-first rather than walk into a new environment, an experience she certainly does not regret grabbing by the horns. 46-year-old Martina was born in Magherafelt and remains based
By Eileen Mullan Founder, Boardroom Apprentice As Boardroom Apprentice gears up to take on a new cohort of apprentices, I always find now is a good time to reflect on where our previous Boardroom Apprentices have ended up and what they have gone on to do since completing the Programme. Boardroom Apprentice is a
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
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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,
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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
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
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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
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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
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