On the job training for 20 apprentices
Up to 20 apprentices are experiencing first class on-the-job training as part of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's new £35 million leisure complex in Craigavon. Construction of the new leisure centre is being led by local construction and engineering firm Farrans.
Devenish Apprenticeship Programme
A Belfast headquartered agri technology company has launched its first ever apprenticeship programme which will help employees within its production and distribution operations gain formal qualifications.
IT apprenticeship scheme 2020
Originally created by nine businesses in the Mid-Ulster, North West and North Antrim areas, the IT Apprenticeship scheme has proven so successful that its founders have launched a Northern Ireland wide scheme for 2020.
Advice from an apprentice
There are many different routes into the world of work and long gone are the days that a university degree would be the only way into a career in the professional services. An apprenticeship can offer the opportunity to earn as you learn and gain valuable on the job experience. Here's some advice from an apprentice.
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2020 open for application
The Department for the Economy has officially launched the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2020. The Awards will recognise excellence in apprenticeships and will include a special awards ceremony on February 6, 2020 at the Titanic Hotel, Belfast.
Apprentices aged 25 plus help fill skills shortage
A number of companies are seeking apprentices aged 25 plus to help ensure there are enough skilled workers to meet the demand in key areas.
From apprentice to full-time employee
A cookery apprentice is celebrating after securing full-time employment at Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort. Northern Regional College student, James Blair recently finished his Professional Cookery apprenticeship at Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort and, following an offer of employment is excited to be staying on to continue to develop his skills and pursue his passion...
Apprenticeship Awards
FUJITSU Northern Ireland is celebrating after being named as the region's best apprenticeship employer at this year's Rate My Apprenticeship Awards held in London.
Degree apprenticeship programme takes students to the next level
A fully-funded degree apprenticeship programme is encouraging young people to consider an alternative route when it comes to the next stage of their education and future employment. Danske Bank’s, Danske Futures scheme will appoint successful applicants to a paid role within Danske’s Personal Banking and Small Business team or Operations team in locations across Northern...
IT apprenticeship programme open for application
Applications are now open for Belfast Metropolitan College’s IT apprenticeship programme. The scheme provides students the opportunity to gain IT skills and knowledge alongside that all-important on the job experience in a thriving industry. Possible routes include the Level 5 Higher Level apprenticeships in Cyber Security and Networking Infrastructure as well as a Cloud and...