Tag: Department of Economic Development
Engineering needs you!
THE Department of Economic Development has announced that applications are now open for a new and innovative two year full-time training programme aimed at developing and delivering a skilled workforce for the local manufacturing sector, which has an urgent and growing need for skilled staff. The “Manufacturing Technician Skills” programme is the culmination of many [...]
Huge entry confirmed for inaugural Classic TT Races
The Isle of Man Government, Department of Economic Development has attracted a huge entry for the Classic TT Races, the new motorcycle race meeting which takes place in August this year on the Isle of Man. Entries for the Classic TT, which forms part of the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, closed on the [...]
New Head of E-Gaming appointed
THE Department of Economic Development has appointed Peter Greenhill as its new Head of e-Gaming Development. Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK said: ‘E-Gaming is hugely important to the Island’s economy, representing around 8% of our National Income and directly employing around 800 people. The Island is well established as a world-leading centre of [...]
Barclays Wealth and Investment Management launches Enterprise Training Programme
Barclays Wealth and Investment Management has announced the launch of the Barclays Enterprise Training Programme, working in partnership with the Children’s Centre, the Department of Economic Development and Paragon to help address the issue of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET). The training programme is at the heart of Cultivation – the [...]
Retail customer service training proving to be a success
THE retail customer service training courses supported by the Department of Economic Development are proving to be a success. The Department Member with responsibility for the Retail sector, Laurence Skelly MHK, presented certificates earlier this week to participants who successfully completed the April 2013 course. He commented: ‘The courses have been running since last October [...]
Undergraduate projects sought for 2013 STEP Scheme
THE Department of Economic Development (DED) is bringing local businesses and undergraduates together by encouraging Island firms to take part in the 2013 STEP Scheme, which is a unique scheme that places Manx undergraduates within local organisations to work on career-specific projects for eight weeks during their summer holidays. The Department’s Political Member with responsibility [...]
DED outlines plans to develop and diversify the economy
THE Department of Economic Development has outlined Government’s strategy to further develop and diversify the Isle of Man’s economy over the coming year. Details of the Department’s key objectives and priorities have been published in a new 17 page document entitled ‘Discover the Agenda for Change in Our Economy’. Starting with a foreword from the [...]
Isle of Man continuing to pursue global opportunities
MINISTER for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK will be leading an Isle of Man trade delegation to China in April as part of the Department’s commitment to capitalise on the significant business opportunities that exist in the country. The Minister commented: ‘The purpose of this visit is to attract Foreign Direct Investment into the Isle [...]
Isle of Man promoted at key event for clean tech industry
THE Department of Economic Development recently promoted opportunities in the Isle of Man’s offshore renewable energy sector at a high-profile event in London. A business breakfast at key industry event ‘The Rushlight Show 2013’ was attended by over 100 people from a wide array of energy and clean-tech related businesses including investors, professional advisors and [...]
Department of Economic Development to create new posts to support growth in the Island’s economy
The Department of Economic Development has submitted an Order for the February sitting of Tynwald seeking approval to create a small number of new posts to support growth in the Island’s economy. Subject to Tynwald approval, 3 such posts will be created immediately, namely a Head of e-Gaming and two new Business Development Managers specialising [...]
