THE George Best Belfast City Airport has announced an Apprenticeship Scheme for young people in the greater Belfast area.
The ‘George Best Belfast City Airport High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme’ will offer ten participants the opportunity to gain expertise and skills in a vast range of disciplines including Human Resources, Customer Service, Hospitality, Catering and Retail.
Director of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility at Belfast City Airport, Michelle Hatfield said:
“The latest figures from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) show that there are approximately 22,000 young people currently unemployed in Northern Ireland. I am delighted, and very proud, that the airport is fortunate to be in a position to make a significant contribution to reduce youth employment.
“The placements will provide up to 2 years of work experience for young people between the ages of 16-24. These will be supported by training workshops at the airport where advice and support will be given in the areas of CV writing, job application writing and interview skills.â€Â?
The scheme. will provide the apprentices with a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and the opportunity to continue study or seek employment.
More information about the George Best Belfast City High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme, supported by DEL, can be found at www.belfastcityairport.com
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The ‘George Best Belfast City Airport High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme’ was launched at the airport by Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) Minister, Dr Stephen Farry and the airport’s Director of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility, Michelle Hatfield. The scheme will provide the opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 24, to gain expertise and skills in a vast range of disciplines including Human Resources, Customer Service, Hospitality, Catering and Retail. ‘High Flier’ Cliodhna Kelly’s placement has already commenced in the airport’s HR Department. For more information, please visit www.belfastcityairport.com
The George Best Belfast City Airport has announced an Apprenticeship Scheme for young people in the greater Belfast area.
‘The George Best Belfast City Airport High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme’ will offer ten participants the opportunity to gain expertise and skills in a vast range of disciplines including Human Resources, Customer Service, Hospitality, Catering and Retail.
Director of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility at Belfast City Airport, Michelle Hatfield said:
“The latest figures from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) show that there are approximately 22,000 young people currently unemployed in Northern Ireland. I am delighted, and very proud, that the airport is fortunate to be in a position to make a significant contribution to reduce youth employment.”
“The placements will provide up to 2 years of work experience for young people between the ages of 16-24. These will be supported by training workshops at the airport where advice and support will be given in the areas of CV writing, job application writing and interview skills.”
The scheme will provide the apprentices with a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and the opportunity to continue study or seek employment.
More information about the George Best Belfast City High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme, supported by DEL, can be found at www.belfastcityairport.com
