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Employment rates in Dublin are at their highest level in 20 years.The latest Dublin Economic Monitor shows almost 700,000 people are now employed in the capital, an increase of 33,000 in just over a year.Tourism in the capital is up over 14%, owing to an increase in visitors from the US, Germany and China while retail sales are up 7% on the previous 12 months.In the housing market, residential rents are now at record levels while the cost of property continues to rise, but at a slower rate.Senior Economic Development Officer at Dublin City Council, Steven O&#39;Gara, says the high rate of employment in the capital is down to a mix of international and indigenous companies.&quot;This is a hugely positive bounce back in the story of the recovery and the creation of jobs, predominantly by small and medium enterprises in the Dublin city and region,&quot; said Mr O&#39;Gara.&quot;But also the international cohort of FDI [foreign direct investment] who are coming in and creating jobs. We&#39;re seeing almost continuous updates over the last couple of weeks of large scale foreign direct job creation coming into the city and region.&quot;

Dublin's employment rates at highest level in 20 years

Director & Ideation Manager

Pamela Doyle

Dream job? Cruise line seeks &#39;Shore Explorer&#39; to travel the world for over €2,000 a weekRoyal Caribbean is offering the ultimate &#39;apprentice-ship&#39; for the Instagram generation, says Pól Ó Conghaile.Wanna get paid over €2k per week to visit glaciers in Alaska, go white water rafting in Norway or ride an urban zip wire in Dubai?Of course you do... and of course there&#39;s a catch. You enter via competition, and the dream job lasts just a couple of weeks.Royal Caribbean International has launched a search for a &quot;Global Experience Hunter&quot; - an &quot;apprentice&quot; it says it will pay £6,000/€6,850 over at least three weeks spent cruising around Japan, Alaska, Europe and the Middle East.The &quot;Shore Explorer&quot; will seek out and test &quot;extraordinary shore experiences&quot; in jaw-dropping locations including CocoCay, a private island in the Caribbean, sharing their footage and photos on Instagram, Insta Stories and IGTV. Oh, and you&#39;ll also get £50/€57 a day for expenses.It follows a similar &quot;intern-ship&quot; offered two years ago, which saw Russ Francis appointed Royal Caribbean&#39;s &#39;Instagrammer in Chief&#39;. Indeed, the successful candidate will work together with Francis on the dream job assignment.How does it work? In a sign of the times, candidates are being invited to apply by sharing their best travel experience on Instagram, tagging @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ShoreExplorer. Entries close on March 1, and the winner will be chosen by a judging panel including Francis, James McVey of The Vamps, Ben Bouldin of Royal Caribbean and influencer and travel writer Nadia El Ferdaoussi.So, what does the perfect candidate need to apply?T&amp;Cs stipulate that applicants should be 21 or older, live in the UK or Ireland, hold a valid passport and be able to drop everything to travel between May and August for at least three, and up to four, consecutive weeks if required.Royal Caribbean is seeking &quot;someone who has a passion for travel, exploration and seeking out new and extraordinary experiences around the world,&quot; McVey says. &quot;And, of course, they have to be brilliant at sharing their adventure online too!”Royal Caribbean was voted Ireland&#39;s Favourite Cruise Line in the Irish Independent&#39;s Reader Travel Awards 2019, and its fleet includes the largest cruise ship in the world - Symphony of the Seas, which launched last year.The search for a &#39;Shore Explorer&#39; follows new research commissioned by the cruise line, which reveals Irish millennials are adopting a ‘do it’ rather than ‘own it’ attitude on holidays. Over half (56pc) claim they would rather spend their money on memorable experiences over material possessions (27pc), it says.The survey also provides a clue as to why Royal Caribbean is immersing itself in Instagram... 30pc of those surveyed have booked a holiday or experience after seeing someone posting about it on the social platform, it found.Source: <a href="https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/cruise/dream-job-cruise-line-seeks-shore-explorer-to-travel-the-world-for-over-2000-a-week-37785829.html?fbclid=IwAR1lPblIhhwVHtO08tQkfcCDpQ4PDfAhv17jn-hCv2x1uutheQOmy-B_63s">Independent.ie</a>Competition Details:THE SHORE EXPLORER APPRENTICE-SHIP Here at Royal Caribbean we have a flair for the extraordinary, especially when it comes to awe-inducing travel and adventure.So much so that last year, we appointed photographer extraordinaire, Russ Francis (@russ_francis) to capture epic content from around the world as our official Instagrammer-in-Chief. But with 25 of the world’s most innovative ships (soon to be 26 with Spectrum of the Seas joining our fleet in 2019!) visiting over 250 remarkable destinations worldwide, we know that finding and capturing all of this is a job bigger than just one man.And that’s where you come in! We are now expanding the team as applications open for the first ever Shore Explorer Apprentice-Ship.Our Instagrammer-in-Chief is hunting for a bold traveller to act as his new apprentice for three weeks. Applicants can leave their tea making and photocopying skills at the door. They’ll instead be charged with exploring the world to test and capture the extraordinary on-land experiences that guests can enjoy on a Royal Caribbean holiday – and if that wasn’t enough, they’ll be paid the equivalent of a six-figure salary for their troubles!Recruited via Instagram, our Shore Explorer Apprentice-Ship is the job of a lifetime and will see the successful candidate heading to…HOW TO APPLY?Applicants can apply for the position by posting their most extraordinary travel story on Instagram (including Instagram Stories and IGTV), tagging @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ShoreExplorer. Must be aged 21 years or over. The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:1. User of Instagram on a daily basis (with extensive knowledge of all 40 filters, editing, video content/Stories and IGTV)2. Ability to take stunning photos and videos (Instagram stories) that capture the essence of an extraordinary experience for others3. Willingness to travel4. Unyielding hunger for amazing experiences and daredevil nature – must be willing to try new things5. Must be proficient on social media6. Must be available to travel for three consecutive weeks from May-August 2019What is the Shore Explorer Apprentice-Ship?The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing and sharing the incredible destinations and extraordinary adventures Royal Caribbean guests can enjoy on their holiday on social media. You’ll also be tasked with trialling and providing feedback on the shore excursions in each destination.As part of the experience, you will receive:A number of different shore excursions across the full itinerary, as determined by Royal Caribbean. The successful candidate will be given various options to choose from in each destinationA cheque for £6,000 upon completion of the three-week trip, based on an annual salary of £104,000 p/aFree roam of all destinations visitedAll hotel stays, all transfers and all necessary economy flights. It also includes hotel gratuities, standard meals, non-alcoholic drinks, a Wi-Fi allowance, plus daily expenses to the value £50 GBP per dayUniform: BYO swimmers, sandals &amp; shades. Hiking boots/running shoes also recommendedApply now:Apply for the position on Instagram now to be in with a chance of securing the best job the world has to offer! Tag @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ShoreExplorer in your travel story, via an Instagram Post, Story or IGTV.Applications close 23:59 on 1st March 2019Judges decision is final. Judging criteria and entry T&amp;C’s can be found here <a href="https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/shore-explorer/terms-and-conditions/">https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/shore-explorer/terms-and-conditions/</a>More info here: <a href="https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/shore-explorer">https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/shore-explorer</a>

Royal Caribbean will pay you €2,000+ per week to travel the world

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Sean Breen

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<h1>What does Facebook’s massive Dublin expansion mean for the Irish jobs market?</h1>Facebook’s plans to bring its total headcount in Ireland to 5,000 is good news for jobseekers, but what does it mean for Ireland more broadly?This week in Careers, we reported on the news that Facebook plans to recruit a staggering 1,000 new people at its Irish operation in Dublin. The announcement was made by Facebook’s controversy-hounded chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, who was in the country attending Facebook’s Gather event for small businesses. The recruitment drive will bring the tech firm’s Irish headcount to 5,000.It’s certainly good news for people working in areas such as engineering, safety, legal, policy, marketing and sales. It is a definite boost to the already healthy Irish tech labour market. Yet is it also cause for concern?The glut of the roles announced this week in Ireland were in Dublin. There was also a small number of roles, 27 to be exact, announced by Portadown engineering firm Boyce Precision Engineering. The concentration of roles in Ireland’s capital risks further exacerbating the existing accommodation crisis that is brewing there. That said, at this stage every Irish major city is feeling the pinch, showing how much the situation is spiralling out of control.It also further entwines Ireland with Facebook, a company that has had a rather bad 12 months PR-wise, and that doesn’t look to improve any time soon. With that, it is easy to feel ambivalent about the revelation. As reported on last week, the news from Accenture that it is set to host a data science course geared towards women in STEM is positive for the Irish jobs market, as it aims to simultaneously plug existing skills shortages and redress the lack of diversity often seen in these sectors. Indeed, reskilling is a great way to not only keep your mind sharp, but maintain a competitive edge on the jobs market.If you are in the job-search process, you’d probably celebrate the news that you have been invited back for a second interview. Yet it is also pretty huge pressure; the stakes are high, so it’s understandable you may have your fears. This guide provided by Hays’ Robby Vanuxem can help allay your anxieties and prepare to put your best foot forward.Finally, we caught up with MSD’s Mark Roberts this week to hear his thoughts on the differences between living in the UK and Ireland, and how country living is treating him.<a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/facebook-ireland-dublin-jobs-market">Source</a> View of Facebook corporate office in Dublin. Image: Faithie/Depositphotos

What does Facebook’s massive Dublin expansion mean for Ireland?

<h1>Centra Delivers Record Sales of €1.63 billion in 2018 With Plans To Open 25 New Stores And Add 375 New Jobs This Year</h1>25 new stores to open, along with 80 revamps, as part of an €35 million investment; Centra continues to redefine the convenience market as the breakfast roll makes way for healthy alternatives like Cold Pressed Turmeric Shots and Paleo Superbowls;4th February 2018: – Ireland’s leading convenience retailer Centra registered a new record in 2018 after hitting sales of €1.63 billion, an increase of 3.6% year on year, further cementing the brand’s position as number one in the convenience market.The convenience retailer plans to build on this momentum by opening 25 new stores across the country this year, as well as refreshing 80 stores, as part of a €35 million investment, which will see 375 jobs added to the Centra network. The revamp programme will see Centra rolling out the latest thinking in the convenience market that will meet new trends and provide shoppers with a seamless shopping experience.The launch of the retailer’s new premium “Inspired by” Centra range last July, which includes products like Cold Pressed Turmeric Shots and Paleo Superbowls, reflects the evolving taste of the Irish consumer who is more health conscious and looks for premium products. Since its launch last July, the range has already recorded €6.3 million in sales and it continues to grow rapidly.The Frank and Honest gourmet coffee offering available in Centra has been a real success, quickly establishing itself as the number one coffee brand in Ireland and recording a 40% growth in coffee volume in 2018. Frank and Honest’s popularity has been further built upon with the launch of capsule and whole bean ranges for the at home market, a range of coffee accessories and the roll out of instore cafes.Building on its successful introduction of new brands, this year Centra is rolling out a new ice cream brand – Moo’d – to over 200 stores, adding a further seven products to the range and launching new take-home packs in three flavours. Combining the best Irish dairy and Italian ingredients, a unique delicious ice-cream range has been created to offer a contemporary take on an Irish favourite.Speaking at the Centra conference at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, Martin Kelleher, Centra Managing Director, said: “Our record sales performance is testament to the dedication of over 463 Centra store owners across the country who provide market leading stores in convenient locations and our ongoing investment in shaping the future of the convenience market. Responding to consumers, retailers and market trends, Centra has developed a healthier offering and innovative range unrivaled by competitors. We plan to continue our expansion through new initiatives like our Inspired by Centra luxury range, Moo’d ice cream and Frank and Honest Coffee along with driving innovation across all areas of the store.”“In the past, convenience stores would have been synonymous with the breakfast roll but walking into a Centra today illustrates how the concept has been revolutionized with products like Cold Press Tumeric Shots and Paleo Salads. We aim to stay one step ahead of the competition in this respect by ensuring we stay close to the modern Irish consumer who is looking for health alternatives, innovative ranges and great quality food for those short on time”.With over 463 stores, Centra employs almost 11,000 people and serves over three million customers per week. Centra invests more than €240 million in local communities per annum, which is the equivalent of €4.5 million per week through a combination of payments to local suppliers, acquisition of local business services, wages, charitable donations and local sponsorships.To keep an eye on jobs at Centra click here; <a href="https://www.musgravecareers.com/">https://www.musgravecareers.com/</a>Source;<a href="https://www.musgravegroup.com/2019/02/04/centra-delivers-record-sales-of-e1-63-billion-in-2018-with-plans-to-open-25-new-stores-and-add-375-new-jobs-this-year/">https://www.musgravegroup.com/2019/02/04/centra-delivers-record-sales-of-e1-63-billion-in-2018-with-plans-to-open-25-new-stores-and-add-375-new-jobs-this-year/</a>

€35 million Investment at Centra to add almost 400 New Jobs Nationwide

Failte Ireland are recruiting for a number of roles at the moment and the salary on offer is seriously appealing.Three positions are currently advertised but job seekers should make sure they act quickly as the closing dates for applications are later this week.The tourism body are looking to recruit a Head of Consumer Planning and Insight, Marketing Communications Manager and Marketing Communications Officer.Describing the Head of Consumer Planning role, Failte Ireland say: &quot;You will have previously worked as a senior consumer planner within a large corporate organisation or research agency where you will have extensive strategic development, consumer planning and research methodology experience.&quot;Overseeing a strong consumer planning team, you will have clear leadership skills and experience in managing people and working cross functionally with other teams and stakeholders.&quot;You will also be able to demonstrate excellent relationship management of agencies and a range of external partners.&quot;The salary on offer is between €83,428 and €105,213, with applications accepted until 12 noon on Wednesday, 6 February.The Marketing Communications Manager is required to have previously worked as a marketing manager within a large corporate organisation or a comparable role within a marketing agency or similar company.Failte Ireland say: &quot;Part of a strong marketing team, you will have clear leadership skills and experience in managing people and working cross functionally with other teams and stakeholders.&quot;You will also be able to demonstrate excellent relationship management of agencies and a range of external partners.&quot;The salary is between €55,324 and €87,231, with applications closing at 12 noon on Thursday, 7 February.Applicants for the Marketing Communications Officer position are asked to demonstrate excellent relationship management of agencies and a range of external partners.The salary range is between €46,813 and €66,693, with application accepted until 12 noon on Thursday, 7 February.Full job specs can be found on the <a href="http://www.failteireland.ie/Footer/Careers.aspx">Failte Ireland website . </a>Original Source; <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/other/failte-ireland-are-hiring-and-the-pay-is-incredible/ar-BBT9GeR">MSM.com</a>

Failte Ireland are hiring and the pay is incredible - Closing this Week!

Parents and teachers are being urged to encourage more students to register for Apprenticeships as Ireland faces a chronic shortage that&#39;s driving a surge in costs and delaying vital building projects.That is the view of training centre manager Dave Tracey, who has stressed there are huge rewards for students and has urged teachers and parents to do a re-think.An alarming survey revealed only 30 people registered for apprenticeships in 2017 as plasterers compared to 300 who signed up as trainees 13 years ago.Meanwhile, 45 people signed up as apprentice painters which was a 72% drop since 2006 and bricklayers slumped from 679 to 65.Mr Tracey, a carpentry and joinery training manager at Sisk, said after the demise of the Celtic Tiger “employers stopped taking on apprentices, obviously there was no work so there was no future”.He added: “An apprenticeship is a four-year programme and it’s a four-year commitment from an employer to be fair.“So when things started picking up again in the last two-to-three years there has definitely been a massive skills shortage.“And this all goes back to secondary schools where career guidance teachers, principals and students even for that matter, there’s no drive on going into construction and apprentices in particular.“Prices are going up and the challenge is because of the lack of skills there is a lack of quality.“There’s a lack of delivery because there’s contractors that would like to take on more work but the supply chain is not there to deliver those jobs.”Some of the key highlights of the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 transport plan announced last year include a metro rail link from Dublin Airport to the city centre and Swords at a cost of €3billion and three new hospitals in Dublin, Cork and Galway.Mr Tracey, who started at Sisk himself as a apprentice carpenter in 1983, added: “A contractor could have a big contract and you have a certain amount of weeks to deliver a programme but the sub-contractors don’t have the men and they’re maxed-out.”“So in our 2040 plan, will we be able to deliver that? There are challenges.“We need more people coming into our industry, more craft people and we definitely need young people coming into our industry because they’re our next managers, our next leaders.”Mr Tracey said most of the work is in Leinster and Dublin in particular so it’s costing more and is taking longer to travel. He told how the housing market is a big part of the problem and added: “Construction workers would love to live in Dublin but they can’t because the housing is too dear and there’s a lack of supply.“That has an effect on our industry, there’s no doubt about it.”The carpentry expert said the lack of job security has led to a huge decline in young people taking up apprentices in “wet trades” such as bricklaying, plastering, painting and tiling.He added: “The reason being is it’s so easy to get on the phone and ring an agency and say I want 10 plasterers here.“And the job is finished then in 10 weeks time and that’s it [and they can] make the call and say ‘I’m finished with them lads, take them back’.“But that’s a short-term fix. Long term it’s not good for the industry and not only that it’s not good for the employee because they’re only getting 10 weeks work and then coming up to Christmas they could be laid off.“So there’s no security and people are committed to mortgages and loans and other things.“We need more people coming into our industry and we definitely need more young people because they’re our next managers, our next leaders.” An estimated 65,000 people left the construction industry during the recession but last year 1,000 new jobs were being created every month.Mr Tracey said: “We have to educate our young people and we have to promote apprenticeships and our industry. We’re going to schools and career fairs, but our biggest plug now is to get at employers.Sean Carter, 20, said a Sisk presentation at Holy Family Community School in Rathcoole, Dublin, convinced him to train as an apprentice carpenter and joiner with Sisk. His grandad was a skilled carpenter and tradesman and three of his uncles qualified as a carpenter, an electrician and a plumber respectively.The third year apprentice added: “The first time I thought about doing it was when Sisk came into the school and did a presentation about the whole apprenticeship and what it entailed and all of the details.“And that’s when my woodwork teacher Charlie Hill took me and five other lads aside and said, ‘Why not put in a CV and try’.“We were the ones that were always listening, always interested, always trying to do a bit more.“The career guidance beforehand, before Sisk came in, there was no real pointers towards apprenticeships at all.“It was kind of all CAO, college courses.”Sally Jean Doherty, 26, completed a fitness course and worked in that industry for three years before she started her carpentry apprenticeship at Sisk last October. She said: “A few of my friends did the college side and the other half [three men] did apprenticeships.Sally, who began training as an apprentice carpenter and joiner three months ago, added: “I’m the only girl [in my programme] at the moment.“Women are normally moved towards CAO courses and going to college and following that route.“If you’re pulled aside in school and told you’d be good for an apprenticeship you’re usually a guy.“Hopefully that’s going to change now in the next few years because I feel like it doesn’t matter what gender you are.“If you’re hardworking and you enjoy something you should be able to do it.”Original Source; <a href="The Irish Mirror 4.2.19"></a><a href="https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/chronic-shortage-apprentices-driving-surge-13948550?fbclid=IwAR1-4c0U1t8gwLfQH2tZhCcO1YnhdLZ09XYaxxA03Ujj89MWwat49iPsgoU">The Irish Mirror</a> - 4/2/2019More Information Articles on Apprenticeships;<h1>New Apprenticeship Sharing Scheme Launched - 2,500+ Apprentices Required</h1><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/blog/new-apprenticeship-sharing-scheme-launched-2-500-apprentices-requ">https://www.jobalert.ie/blog/new-apprenticeship-sharing-scheme-launched-2-500-apprentices-requ</a><h1></h1><h1>New apprenticeship scheme seeks to close skills gap in manufacturing</h1><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/blog/new-apprenticeship-scheme-seeks-to-close-skills-gap-in-manufactur">https://www.jobalert.ie/blog/new-apprenticeship-scheme-seeks-to-close-skills-gap-in-manufactur</a>

Chronic Shortage of Apprentices 

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Computer chip makers Intel have announced a massive expansion of their facility in Leixlip.The US company this week unveiled plans for the ambitious expansion that will see two new manufacturing facilities, that would be almost twice the size of Dubdrum Twon Centre, built at the Kildare site.The company had plans for an additional 90,000 sq m factory approved in 2017.They have now lodged plans for another 110,000 sq m facility, reports the Sunday Times.The company announced in September that they would be investing more in its factories in Ireland, America and Israel to meet chip demand.General Manager of Intel Ireland, Eamonn Sinnott, said the company would be &quot;actively engaging&quot; with the local community in relation to the proposed expansion.The technology giant currently employs around 4,500 people at the Leixlip site.As well as the huge new factory, the plans include support buildings, water treatment plants and an &quot;air separation unit&quot; that would have towers of up to 63m high.The company also plans to make changes to the main entrance to the plant and the internal roads.Source; <a href="https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/business/intel-massive-expansion-leixlip-campus-15773126">https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/business/intel-massive-expansion-leixlip-campus-15773126</a>

Intel to invest billions into massive expansion of Leixlip site

THE first tenant has been confirmed for the €40m logistics hub in Baldonnell, which to date has employed more than 740 people in construction and has seen South Dublin County Council reap €2.3m in developer fees.In 2015, Mountpark Logistics EU purchased the 35-acre site at Barney’s Lane on the N7 for the development of the logistics hub.After a lengthy planning process, which resulted in An Bord Pleanala granting permission in April 2017, the sod was turned on the development in early 2018.Lying on Barney’s Lane on the N7, which lies between Casement Aerodrome and Baldonnell Business Park, the logistics hub is conveniently close to the M50, the Outer Ring Road, N81 and N4.The site is also well connected to key business parks in South County Dublin including Citywest, Grange Castle in Clondalkin and Greenogue in Rathcoole.This week, Mountpark Logistics announced that it has concluded an agreement with its first tenant, Home Store and More.The Irish-owned homeware providers opened its first store in Tallaght in 2004, now has a chain of 22 outlets in 16 counties.According to Home Store and More Chief Financial Officer, Tristan Geoghegan, moving into the logistics hub will enable the company to manage all storage and distribution under one roof – and create job opportunities.“The new state of the art logistics unit will give us the control and flexibility to manage the storage and distribution of all our products”, Mr Geoghegan said.“We believe a distribution centre is mission critical to any business and this project will assist us in making it more efficient, ensuring our products are in the right place at the right time. “This project will support our expansion plans and is part of our long term strategic roadmap, building on excellence, making sure we can deliver for our customers.”Speaking following the announcement, Mountpark Logistics Managing Director Philip O’Callaghan said: “The new Home Store and More warehouse has been designed with the client in mind. “We have designed a building which meets their specific needs, right down to the specification of their forklifts.”Work on Home Store and More’s 203,500 sq ft unit is currently underway, with a completion date scheduled for mid-August.An announcement is expected on a second tenant shortly.According to Mountpark, more than 740 people have to date being employed in building the logistic centre, while the development has been subject to €2.3m in development charges to South Dublin County Council.Source; <a href="http://www.echo.ie/news/article/first-new-tenant-confirmed-for-40m-logistics-hub">http://www.echo.ie/news/article/first-new-tenant-confirmed-for-40m-logistics-hub</a>

Home Store and More - First New Tenant at €40m Logistics Hub 

By Pat McGrathWestern Correspondent150 new jobs are to be created in Co Mayo by an American firm, as part of its first expansion outside of the US.Meissner Filtration Products is setting up a manufacturing facility in Castlebar and will fill the positions over the next five years. The company says it will be operational in early 2020 and that the initial number of jobs is a conservative estimate of the potential for employment in the west. Meissner has acquired a building that was constructed by IDA Ireland in Castlebar and it plans to triple the size of its operation in the town in due course. The company&#39;s founder, Chris Meissner, said the availability of a new 34,000 square foot facility significantly reduced the set-up time for its Irish expansion. The site was chosen following a detailed analysis of a number of prospective locations around Europe. The announcement is seen as a boost for the Co Mayo town and comes after a number of similar announcements in recent years failed to deliver on the numbers of jobs promised. The IDA has constructed a number of so-called Advanced Technology Buildings on sites around the country. These provide adaptable premises that can be specifically tailored to the particular requirements of different industries. The agency&#39;s Executive Director, Mary Buckley, said today&#39;s announcement was a vote of confidence in the initiative and an indication of the investment potential in the regions. Source: <a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2019/0201/1026899-meissner-filtration-products-jobs/">https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2019/0201/1026899-meissner-filtration-products-jobs/</a>

US firm Meissner to create 150 jobs in Castlebar

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ALDI have announced they are looking for people to fill 14 positions in their Kerry stores.They have seven stores in Kerry in Tralee (2), Listowel, Castleisland, Killorglin and Killarney and Kenmare.The jobs are for Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Store Assistant positions. Yesterday, the German retailer announced it is set to hire 500 new staff in Ireland this year and open seven new stores.Aldi Ireland also confirmed that it will introduce a new minimum rate of pay of €11.90 per hour, matching the living wage rate recommended by the Living Wage Technical Group. The new rate of pay will be effective from February 1. For more on the jobs, <a href="https://www.aldirecruitment.ie/apply/">click here</a>.Original Source: <a href="http://traleetoday.ie/aldi-looking-to-fill-14-positions-in-kerry/">Tralee Today.</a>

Aldi is hiring for 14 Positions at stores in Kerry

Aldi is recruiting 20 new employees across its stores in Meath. Opportunities are now available for store manager, assistant store manager and store assistant positions at Aldi’s five Meath store - Kells, Ashbourne, Trim, Navan and Clonee.
Aldi Ireland also announced a new minimum rate of pay of €11.90 an hour, matching the Living Wage rate recommended by The Living Wage Technical Group. The move reaffirms Aldi’s position as Ireland’s highest paying supermarket and will make Aldi the first grocery retailer to pay The Living Wage Technical Group’s €11.90 rate. The new rate will be effective from the 1st February 2019. 
Aldi has been Ireland’s highest paying supermarket for over a decade with store employees earning up to €14.00 per hour in Ireland. Aldi has a clearly defined career path for store employees and many have progressed from Store Assistant through to Store Manager. It plans to recruit over 500 new staff across the country in 2019. Donald Mackay, Managing Director Aldi Naas Region said: “We are seeking to recruit 20 new employees this year for our stores in Meath. We need the very best people to join the Aldi team to help us continue to deliver the highest level of customer service and lowest grocery prices in Ireland.”
“We plan on hiring 500 new employees this year to join the Aldi team and contribute to our growth and success. We need the very best people to join our business to help us continue to deliver the highest level of customer service and lowest grocery prices in Ireland. Our expanding store portfolio, market performance and new Project Fresh stores demand that we continue to future proof our business with the best people in retail.”
 
Aldi is Ireland’s fastest-growing supermarket and has now captured a 10.8% share of Ireland’s grocery market, experiencing its busiest Christmas week ever in 2018, with sales value up over 10% on the previous year. Aldi welcomed an additional 270,000 new customers to its stores in 2018. It is currently engaged in a new store opening programme, while also investing €60m in revamping and refurbishing its existing stores nationwide, introducing its Project Fresh design and layout. 
 
Full details of the different roles and pay offered by Aldi are available at <a href="https://www.aldirecruitment.ie/">https://www.aldirecruitment.ie</a>.Original source: <a href="https://www.meathchronicle.ie">https://www.meathchronicle.ie</a>

Aldi is recruiting 20 new employees across stores in Meath

COMPETITION TIME!To help you shake off those January blues, we’re giving one of our lucky followers a chance to win a ONE4ALL Gift Voucher worth €100.How to be in with a chance of winning:On Facebook - Like and Share our competition post- Like any of our Facebook pages OROn Instagram- Follow us on Instagram- Like our competition post- Tag a friend in the comment sectionThe winner will be announced on the 31st of January 2019. Let’s end this month on a high!Competition terms and conditions:1. The promoter is: JobAlert Ltd whose registered office is at Loughshinny, Skerries.2. The competition is open to residents of Ireland aged 16 and over.3. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.4. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.5. Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are above. The Competition will be run on all social media platforms.6. Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.7. Closing date for entry will be the 31st of January 2019 at 12 midday. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.8. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.9. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows:Entering on Facebook: Share and like the competition post and Like one of our Facebook pages.Entering on Instagram: Follow our page @dublin_jobs and like our competition post on Instagram.10. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.11. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.12. The prize is as follows: A One4All Gift Card to the value of €100.The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable.13. Winner will be chosen: 31st of January 2019 at random by software, from all entries received and verified by Promoter and or its agents.14. The winner will be notified by email and/or DM on Facebook or Instagram. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.15. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered.16. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.17. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.18. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by Irish law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.19. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Irish data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.20. The winner’s name will be available 28 days after closing date by emailing the following address: info@jobalert.ie21. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.22. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Job Alert Limited and not to any other party. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the following Privacy Policy found at http://jobalert.ie Job Alert Ltd also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.

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<h3>Progressive Pathways Fair</h3>Have you additional Support Needs?Are you 16 yrs. or over and looking to progress to further education, training or employment?A Free Event aimed at the above target group will take placeRose Hotel TraleeWednesday 30th January 201912pm to 6pm<h4>Stands on the day will include:</h4><ul><li>Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection</li><li>Local Development Services</li><li>National Learning Network</li><li>IT, Tralee-Disability Support Services</li><li>Assistive Technology</li><li>Studio 3</li><li>Kerry Down Syndrome</li><li>Local Disability Support Service</li></ul><h4>Workshop’s will include:</h4><ul><li>Assistive Technology</li><li>Employment Supports</li><li>Employability Services</li><li>Progression to FE and HE</li><li>Progression and supports in Further and Higher Education</li></ul>+ MANY MOREThis Event is Wheelchair Accessible and there will be a Sign Language Interpreter available throughout the day.Free Local Link Kerry Transport on the day (Pre-Booking essential). See www.locallink.ie for pick up points or to pre-bookThis Event is organised by Employability Service Kerry, The Department of Employment Affairs &amp; Social Protection the CYPSC and the Progressive Pathways working group. Progression Pathways is focused on promoting progression into further and higher education training and employment for young people aged 16 and over with special needs Intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries and ASD.For More Information email: losullivan@employabilitykerry.ie<h2>Region: </h2>Tralee, Co Kerry<h2>Expiry date: </h2>30/01/19SOURCE; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/ProgressivePathwaysFair/about/?ref=page_internal">https://www.facebook.com/pg/ProgressivePathwaysFair/about/?ref=page_internal</a>

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