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...
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...
Henderson Group launch 2019 apprenticeship scheme
Northern Ireland wholesaler and retailer, Henderson Group, has launched its apprenticeship schemes for 2019. This latest programme brings the total investment in the initiative to £250,000 in the past three years. The new opportunities are within logistics, retail food-to-go and retail financial services. Each scheme is open for application now and will begin in September...
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...
Apprenticeships offer alternative learning opportunities
For many students undertaking GCSE and A-level exams and embarking on the long wait for results, the month of June can bring about a great deal of stress and anxiety. As the cost of going to university continues to rise, the commitment to a further three or four years of book learning can seem daunting...
Childcare dream comes to life through apprenticeship scheme
AN APPRENTICESHIP has allowed a teenager who left school with no qualifications and no confidence to fulfil her dream of working with children - and fuel an ambition to eventually be a primary school teacher.
Apprentice Recruitment Job Fair
SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) is hosting an Apprenticeship job fair to offer school leavers, or anyone thinking of taking on an apprenticeship, the chance to find out more about local opportunities commencing from September 2019