The second annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week has been officially launched.
Led by the Department for the Economy, the week-long event, takes place from April 26-30, and aims to raise the profile of apprenticeships across Northern Ireland by bringing together partners including local councils, employers, universities, further education colleges and private training providers.
Through a series of mostly virtual events, the week will demonstrate the benefits of becoming an apprentice and showcase how apprenticeships can work to strengthen and grow businesses, communities and the wider economy.
Economy Minister, Diane Dodds said: “The week of virtual events will provide a great opportunity to raise the profile and showcase the very best within our apprenticeship programmes and the opportunities available. I would encourage everyone with an interest to get involved.
“Employers can strengthen and grow their teams with an apprentice, thereby developing the skills of our people right across Northern Ireland. Skills are a key priority for me as we begin the process of rebuilding our economy and I am determined to keep apprenticeships at the centre of our long term strategic plans.”
Central to the NI Apprenticeship Week will be the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2021 which take place on April 28.
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