New funding boost to support teacher and classroom assistant development

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching to give teachers and classroom assistants access to their evidence-informed professional learning programmes.




Recruitment for Student Placement Scheme launched

Recruitment competition for the 2026/27 Civil Service Student Placement Scheme launched.




Consultation on Disability and Work strategy launched by Minister Lyons

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has outlined plans for a disability employment strategy which will see an additional 50,000 people join the workforce over the next ten years.




Archibald reappoints member to the governing body of South Eastern Regional College

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has reappointed Mr Samuel Hagen as a member to the governing body of South Eastern Regional College (SERC).




Lyons announces £12.4m jobs programme for benefit claimants

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a new £12.4 million employment drive to support working age benefit claimants into work.