There are currently 100 apprentices in Northern Ireland that have come through Workplus.

With A Level results day on the horizon, young people across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to not let their results define them and choose a higher level apprenticeship to shape their future.

Around 1,000 young people have already made the move into apprenticeships in growing areas such as engineering, accountancy, FinTech, manufacturing and software.

They see it as the best option to fast track them into a career, with no education fees and to continue learning up to degree level as an apprentice.

“A Workplus apprenticeship is much more than on–the–job training, it’s about equipping people with new skills, experiences, networks and friends. Unlike full–time undergraduate education, there is a job at the start, not at the end.”

Richard KirkDirector of Workplus

There are currently 100 apprentices in Northern Ireland that have come through Workplus. One such person is Ryan Pickering who works for FK Lowry.

“I have started my career through Workplus. I don’t have to worry about student debt and it’s boosted my confidence. I’m earning a salary and I get to make a positive difference to people’s lives through my work and education.”

Ryan Pickering

Now in its fourth year, Workplus coordinates 30 companies to address the shortage described by the Skills Barometer Report, a report which highlights talent demand in engineering, IT, FinTech and other growing sectors.

Apprentices typically work 4 days per week with their employer and one day per week they attend either college or university depending on their level.

For further information visit www.workplus.app