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Centre for Global Education Seeks a STUDENT INTERN The internship will support publication of a peer-reviewed, bi-annual, open access journal, Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review. The internship will involve:  processing articles from the commissioning to publication stages;  supporting maintenance of the journal web site;  Promoting the journal and broadening the local and international readership;  Compiling …

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For health and safety at work queries, contact the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland’s Freephone Helpline on 0800 0320 121.  They also produce online guidance on health and safety issues, both general and sector specific, and provide an e-mail inquiry service. Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland  Freephone helpline 0800 0320 121 The Citizens Advice Bureau  can be a further …

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, if you are looking for free and confidential assistance with your employment rights, you can contact the Labour Relations Agency’s Enquiry Point .  However the Agency does not offer advice on the merits of an individual complaint. Labour Relations Agency  www.lra.org.uk Telephone 028 9032 1442  (Belfast) or  028 7126 9639 (Derry/Londonderry) Equality or …

Legislation Information about employment law specific to Northern Ireland can be found on the website of the Department for Employment and Learning. http://www.delni.gov.uk/index/er/employment-law-2.htm

Learning for work Whether you are looking for a job or looking to get on in your career, improving your skills for work can open up new opportunities. There is a huge range of courses available. Some are free, and you may qualify for financial help. There is also plenty of free advice to help you decide what is right for …

Introduction to working in Northern Ireland People who work in the United Kingdom have a number of employment rights and responsibilities – find out what they are and where to get further information. Getting started If you’re not from the United Kingdom or another part of the European Union, you’ll usually need permission to work and may require a work permit. …

Jobseekers are hurting their chances of securing new employment by not spending enough time on their CV, according to a survey. The most common mistake is sending a general CV to employers, rather than tailoring it to a specific role, according to research by the National Careers Service. Two thirds of careers advisers said this stopped people securing new jobs. …

Improving your work skills: getting started There are plenty of options if you want to improve your work skills. If you are looking for a job, there are several schemes to help you. Most give you the opportunity to learn while you are doing so. If you are working, you may be able to get training through your employer. Search …

This consultation is about the department proposals for spending the European Social Funds. It is a good opportunity to raise concerns  and propose  actions for ensuring equality of access to the labour market for young school leavers from BME communities by investing in improving English language skills; tackling disadvantage; increasing  confidence and challenging prejudice. Closes on 21st October. Details at …