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What the Dickens is going on with our children’s ability to read?
As the UK celebrates the birth of one of the best loved writers, Charles Dickens [7 February 2012], how many of our children have the ability and opportunity to enjoy books such as Great Expectations and Oliver?
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Why sit on a board?
In the last year, there has been a sharp increase in the number of voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland seeking to recruit business skills and expertise onto their boards. Similarly, many employers in the province are looking for new personal development and leadership opportunities for their employees, but many are unsure of the best route to take and want to ensure that they make an informed decision before agreeing to take on a board responsibility.
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SuperValu Hits £1m Target for Big Bus
Independent SuperValu stores across Northern Ireland have reached a major fundraising milestone for the Action Cancer Big Bus screening and health promotion unit.
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New Qualification fills the GAP
Business in the Community's Graduate Acceleration Programme (GAP) has recently enhanced the programme's offering by providing two new certificates for participating graduates.
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Making volunteering easy for organisations
Step-by-step guides launched for companies and community groups Business in the Community and Volunteer Now have launched new, easy to use guides which offer valuable tips and advice on Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV).
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Henderson Group employability intervention a great success
Working closely with Business in the Community, the Henderson Group has just completed its fifth phase of its work placement programme – ‘Roots to Wings’ and is delighted to announce the appointment of more people who have secured jobs.
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Captains of industry call for entries to 2012 responsible business awards
Business in the Community has launched the call for entries to its 2012 Regional Impact Awards for responsible business in Northern Ireland.
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Translink’s Corporate Challenge helps businesses become sustainable
Translink and the Irish News have joined together to launch the Translink Corporate Challenge. The initiative, which is also supported by Business in the Community, will challenge businesses across Northern Ireland to make a commitment to be more sustainable by encouraging employees to travel to and from work by bus or train.
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Citi extends its Women’s Network to Belfast
Citi Belfast has launced its Citi Women Network in Belfast.
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McCausland awards funding boost to West Belfast School
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has awarded £12,000 to St Rose’s Dominican College. The Neighbourhood Renewal funding will allow the school to participate in the Business in the Community ‘Business Class NI’ programme.
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