Isle of Man Government
Department of Economic Development
For immediate release: 27 August 2010
ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT AND HAMBLIN EMPLOYMENT GROUP ANNOUNCE THE
LAUNCH OF THE FIRST EVER E-GAMING FOUNDATION COURSE FOR THE ISLAND
The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development and Hamblin
Employment Group today announce that the first ever foundation course for e-Gaming will
be available on the Island for people considering or starting a career in the sector.
The e-Gaming sector is the fastest growing sector on the Island and is now host to 25 active
licence holders and employs over 600 people in a myriad of different roles. The e-Gaming
Foundation Course has been designed for those wishing to acquire the knowledge and skills
necessary for entry into this exciting and dynamic sector. Held over three days from 21st
September 2010, the course consists of four modules designed to increase the participants’
awareness and understanding of the e-Gaming sector and how they might position and
present themselves to a potential employer.
The course has been written following
research into what the larger e-Gaming employers on Island are specifically looking for from
candidates.
Course content:
Module 1 – What is e-Gaming?
Module 2 – The ideal Employee
Module 3 – e-Gaming: Risk and Social Responsibility
Module 4 – CV Skills and Interview Techniques
The Isle of Man’s Department for Economic Development is funding 50% of each of the
selected candidate’s course fee for the first three groups. As such the course fee is £125
(actual course fee is £250).
Garth Kimber, Head of e-Gaming Development, Isle of Man Government’s Department
of Economic Development commented: “I am delighted that we have received such great
support from the employers for this training.
Lisa Underwood (e-Gaming Development
Manager) has used her own experience in training and input from the industry to ensure that
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the Department of Economic Development and Hamblin can offer a fantastic opportunity to
understand and learn the skills that some of the fastest growing businesses on the Island
are keen to find.”
Alex Downie MLC, Department of Economic Development member representing eGaming, Isle of Man Government commented: “Not only does this raise the profile of the
industry both locally and further afield, but it is also a show of support for our existing
employers in the sector and will assist them in increasing their employment of Manx
workers.”
Commenting on the launch, Emma Allard, Chief Executive Officer at Hamblin, said:
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Department of Economic
Development and some of the major e-Gaming companies here on the Island. Having the
right attitude, work ethos and high levels of self-awareness are vital attributes to potential eGaming employers. We hope that attending delegates will find that the course gives them a
real advantage in securing work in the e-Gaming industry.”
The e-Gaming Foundation Course will take place on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd September 2010
at St John’s Mill, Tynwald Mills. For more information please visit www.igamingjobs.im
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For more information:
Lansons Communications contacts:
Laura Moss: 0207 294 3694, [email protected]
Kate Douglas: 0207 566 9712, [email protected]
Garth Kimber, Head of e-Gaming development
01624 682307
[email protected]
Rebecca George, Skills Academy Coordinator, Hamblin Employment Group
01624 620022
[email protected]
About Hamblin Employment Group
Established for over two decades and the largest of its kind, Hamblin is the Isle of Man's premier
recruitment, training and HR consultancy providing a full range of employment, training and HR
solutions to the Island’s private and public sectors.
Retained by many of the top employers Hamblin employs a large team of qualified, well trained
and highly experienced professionals dedicated to assisting employers and candidates alike to meet
their respective needs.
We provide Executive Search and Selection and Interim Management services as well as
Permanent and Temporary vacancies through our three employment divisions. Our website contains
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up to date jobs and employment opportunities within Finance, Commercial and Public sector
organisations
www.hamblin.co.im
About the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man (population 80,000) is in the middle of the Irish Sea at the centre of the British Isles. It
is a self-governing British Crown Dependency with its own parliament, government and laws.
The Isle of Man has become one of the fastest growing economies in Europe in recent years, led by
its international financial services sector. Business is attracted by the Island’s competitive tax regime,
professional expertise, supportive government, world-class telecoms infrastructure and sound
financial regulation.
Recent growth areas of the Isle of Man economy include e-commerce, manufacturing, the film
industry, international shipping and aviation, and space and satellite business, while traditional
sectors like tourism (and the famous TT motorcycle races), and agriculture are still important.
It is the policy of the Government of the Isle of Man to be both economically competitive and
internationally responsible in supporting the interests of its people.
To discover more about the Isle of Man download the attached ‘key facts’ guide or visit the
Government website at www.gov.im or the Invest in Isle of Man site at www.investiom.co.im
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Key facts guide to the Isle of Man (2205 kb)
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