Apprenticeship Week 2023: Manufacturing NI workshop in association with ‘Speakers for Schools’ – call for speakers
Manufacturing NI, in association with ‘Speakers for Schools’, plans to run a workshop during NI Apprenticeship Week 2023 to showcase the benefits of becoming an apprentice in the manufacturing sector. So far we have pupils from 2 Antrim based schools- Dunluce School...
Free Water Bill Health Check
The Consumer Council is encouraging businesses to contact it to undertake a free Water Bill Health Check. This service helps business owners understand their water bill, ensures they are being billed correctly, and provides practical advice on how to save money. Over...
Home Office & Manufacturing NI Engagement Event- Points Based Immigration System Updates
We were joined by Lee Graham and colleagues from the Home Office's Engagement and Policy teams for a webinar providing an overview on the Points-Based System, including updates on: Sponsor licences Right To Work checks Frontier workers New schemes such as the Global...
How skills can unlock an inclusive digital future- Webinar
With the pandemic accelerating digital adoption it has highlighted the importance of ensuring products and services remain available and accessible to all. Solving this challenge is central to the UK’s digital inclusion agenda and businesses must be proactive to...
Reval2023 will help to rebalance business rates
It's important that manufacturers check their valuations as a new valuation has been released. Check your valuations here, and contact us at info@manufacturingni.org if you have questions. It's expected that firms should expect an 11% increase in their property...
Get Future Ready – Employability and Skills Conference
Are you currently studying? Seeking employment? Or looking to change jobs? Then join us this February as we open the door to an array of exciting career and training opportunities on offer in the borough, helping you get ahead and Get Future Ready in 2023. The Armagh,...
The government unveils new “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for businesses
Scheme will provide a discount on high energy costs to give businesses certainty while limiting taxpayers’ exposure to volatile energy markets Businesses in sectors with particularly high levels of energy use and trade intensity will receive a higher level of support....
Launch of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2023
Led by the Department of the Economy, the annual week-long celebration, which runs from 6 to 10 February 2023 and builds on the resurgence in apprenticeship numbers following the Covid-19 pandemic, aims to raise the profile of apprenticeships across Northern Ireland...
AG wins at Construction Marketing Awards
Paving and Building products manufacturer AG has been commended for its marketing efforts at the prestigious Construction Marketing Awards. Established 60 years ago, AG is a 3rd generation family-owned business which now employs more than 230 people at eight...