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Making apprenticeships more relevant for businesses

It seems that the apprenticeship system is irrelevant for small and micro businesses. We are exploring how sharing apprentices could change that.

If it wasn’t for my apprenticeship, I’d be on a laptop staring at a screen

David Reid, a former Down High School pupil from Ballynahinch, began a Level 7 Civil Engineering Workplus Apprenticeship with Charles Brand. He explains his journey so far as an apprentice.

We have woken up to apprenticeships

Joanne Lennox is Head of People and Engagement at Farrans, a leading building and civil engineering contractor in Northern Ireland, working throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. Joanne shares how working with Workplus is changing their company for the better.

I like having my own responsibilities and have a real sense of satisfaction

Paul Gocher from Ballymena has recently embarked on a Level 7 civil engineering apprenticeship with Tetra Tech. Find out more about what life is like as an apprentice.

50 apprenticeships created as part of Covid–19 recovery

More details of employer support released

Government has today released further details of the criteria for employer incentives as part of its Apprenticeship Recovery Package.