Masterson appointed head of Vermont’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Source: Commerce Agency www.dca.state.vt.us(link is external)###30### A former executive with the U.S. Department of Defense’s contracting office will be taking over the state program that assists Vermont businesses with obtaining government contracts. The Agency of Commerce and Community Development announced that William Masterson of South Burlington is the new Director of the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).“We are very pleased to welcome Bill to our team,” said Commerce and Community Development Secretary Kevin Dorn, whose agency includes the Department of Economic Housing and Community Development, where the PTAC is located.“His experience as the contract manager for the DOD’s Defense Logistics Agency in Burlington makes him an ideal candidate to lead the PTAC, and continue its award-winning work helping Vermont firms get access to government contracts,” Dorn said.The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), with a staff of three, assists Vermont companies seeking to contract with the federal or state government, or subcontract with companies who do.They were instrumental in assisting such companies as Revision Eyewear in Essex Junction, which makes ballistic eye protection for the military, and Darn Tough Socks of Northfield, which manufactures socks, win significant defense-related contracts.Funding for the PTAC is largely federal, and has been strongly supported by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.The Vermont PTAC was voted “PTAC of the Year” for 2009 by their peers in the national organization.Masterson has a BS in business from SUNY Plattsburgh; a Master’s in Business from St. Michael’s College; and a Master’s in Public Administration/Government from Harvard, and worked for the Department of Defense from 1987 until 2005.“I’m glad to have an opportunity to grow new businesses; help existing businesses; and create job opportunities for Vermonters through the acquisition of government contracts,” said Masterson.He will begin work with the Agency of Commerce and Community Development immediately.
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Pamela Ryan, St James Hospital, Clodagh Sharpe, Beaumont Hospital, Grainne Kelly, St James’ Hospital and Colette Malone, Beaumont HospitalA new recruitment campaign to attract nurses and midwives working in the UK and further afield to work back in Donegal and across Ireland is being launched by the HSE today.The HSE is now offering a wide range of challenging career opportunities, with many benefits, for nurses and midwives wishing to make a contribution to the health and lives of everyone living in Ireland.The HSE has vacancies in a wide range of hospital and community facilities and is seeking to attract up to 500 nurses and midwives from the UK and elsewhere to Ireland. It is hoped that many Irish nurses and midwives working in the UK in particular will take up the opportunity to return home and work in the Irish publicly funded health services. Announcing details of the campaign Ian Tegerdine, National Director of Human Resources, said:“The campaign will focus on connecting with nurses and midwives in the UK and further afield via advertising on social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter and a dedicated microsite (www.nursinginIreland.ie) during the coming months. This activity will be complemented by print advertisements in Irish newspapers to raise awareness of the recruitment drive among those who may have family and friends abroad who might be interested in these positions.“A relocation package is available for nurses and midwives who wish to come and work in Ireland. The relocation package will be offered to nurses and midwives who apply for posts via the campaign.“A relocation package is available to all successful applicants as detailed below:· Up to €1500 tax-free removal/relocation expenses including the cost of flights subject to Revenue guidelines on allowable removal expenses.· First time Nursing Registration Costs with NMBI [Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland]· Funded post graduate education· Incremental credit for experience gained outside Ireland Those choosing to take up employment will benefit from;· Permanent contract of employment· Opportunities for continuing professional development· Sponsorship programmes for specialist post registration education and Masters study· Generous annual and public holiday leave entitlements· Competitive salary scale of €27,211-€43,800 with additional pay for shift and differentials· 39 hour week· Excellent public service pension· Various employee schemes attracting substantial leave entitlements including: maternity and parental leave, shorter working year, flexible working arrangements etc· Travel pass scheme with significant tax reliefNurses and midwives will find that working in the Irish Health Service provides excellent opportunities to enhance their professional development, inclusive of statutory education, training and learning.The HSE plays play a key role in supporting nurses and midwives in their mandatory education, continuous professional development, and in the development of new competencies, maintenance of core competencies and engagement in evidence based practice.The HSE, through the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director, has commissioned at a national level a number of education programmes such as Medicinal Product Prescribing, programmes pertaining to cancer care and varied Leadership and Management Development Programmes for nurses and midwives. This Office also sponsors post-graduate formal academic courses that prepare nurses and midwives for expanding their role as well for specialist and advanced practice roles. These education programmes are provided by Universities and Institutes of Technology. For further information on the opportunities and the application please visit www.nursinginireland.ieNURSES SOUGHT TO WORK IN DONEGAL AND ACROSS IRELAND was last modified: July 23rd, 2015 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:DONGALNURSESrecruitment
It makes no sense for Barcelona to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United, a Spanish football journalist has told talkSPORT.Reports on Monday night claimed the Red Devils have rejected an opening offer from the Spanish giants of €50million plus two players – said to be Andre Gomes and Yerry Mina – for the World Cup winner.Super-agent Mino Raiola is reportedly keen for Pogba to leave Old Trafford this summer due to his deteriorated relationship with manager Jose Mourinho. 2 Chilean star Vidal’s move from Bayern Munich to Barcelona was confirmed on Monday It is claimed Raiola is currently in Barcelona to try and engineer a move to the Nou Camp.But Spanish commentator and Spanish Football Podcast host Phil Kitromilides says Pogba is the completely wrong fit for Barcelona and doubts the deal will ever happen.“I don’t think Pogba is a player who would fit in with the Barcelona style,” he told Tuesday’s Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast.“Barcelona have just signed Arturo Vidal and there have been a few question marks over whether or not he fits into the Barcelona mould. “I’ve been speaking to Catalan journalists who follow Barca very, very closely and they’re saying Pogba isn’t going to fit into this team, however good people might think he is, he’s not a Barcelona player.“I’m almost certain this is not a deal that is going to be happening any time soon.”Listen back to Phil Kitromilides on talkSPORT IN FULL above Super-agent Mino Raiola represents a host of football’s biggest players 2