MAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr John Boyle has welcomed the announcement today by financial services company FinTrU to establish a new operation in Derry, creating over 300 new jobs in the city.
Describing the announcement as “hugely significant”, the Mayor said: “This is fantastic news for the city and wider region and a significant investment by the company of £38m across Northern Ireland, I would like to extend my congratulations to Invest NI and the relevant government departments and partners involved in securing these high skilled jobs to the city and wish the company every success with its investment.
“This investment is in keeping with the Council’s commitment set out in its Strategic Growth Plan to attract high quality skilled jobs for graduates and professionals.
“These jobs will be a tremendous boost to our local economy in terms of the annual salaries and export sales.
“I particularly welcome news that the company is working in partnership with the education sector including the North West Regional College to establish a Graduate Academy to provide training for employees.
“This is a great news story for Derry City and District and a welcome boost for the economy of the entire North West region,” he concluded.
Patrick McKeown, Director of Finance and Economic Engagement, North West Regional College, commented:
“On behalf of North West Regional College, I would like to welcome today’s announcement from FinTrU on the significant investment in job creation they are committing to the North West.
“This is great news for our local Economy and an exciting opportunity for graduates and professionals to secure employment within the region.
“We are delighted to be supporting FinTrU’s investment through the delivery of a pre-employment training and mentoring academy ‘Assured Skills’ which will enable the company to attract graduates with the composite level of skills required for the positions they are offering.”
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