01/04/2015

Prometric To Create 40 High-Skilled Jobs

Prometric has announced it is to invest more than €3.5m to expand its operation in Dundalk and create 40 new high skilled jobs.

Peter Fitzpatrick, Fine Gael TD for Louth, said: "Prometric are to invest over €3.5 million in its presence in County Louth for joint announcements covering a three-year research partnership with DCU.

"This is very good news for the people of Dundalk who can apply for these positions, and also for local businesses who benefit from increased employment and local spending.

"In Dundalk, Prometric's 40 new jobs will diversify and expand its operation, adding finance and customer service functions to its test development, technology, operations and human resources teams.

"The expansion includes €550,000 in capital expenditure and €2 million in workforce investment. When all hiring is complete, the company expects to have 147 employees in the Dundalk based Global Operations Centre."

(CD/JP)

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