North West Regional College to share in 50 new civil engineering apprentceships

The North West Regional College is to share share in 50 new civil engineering apprenticeships, it has been announced..

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has announced apprenticeships through the Work + programme in association with The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

The apprenticeships, currently offered by 24 employers, will enable apprentices to earn as they learn from the age of 16, gain invaluable industry experience, and provide a direct progression pathway to higher levels of professional and technical work.

Mr Hamilton said creating high quality jobs that focus on the skills needed to grow and increase the competitiveness of our economy was a key priority for him.

He added: “These new apprenticeships support the findings of the Northern Ireland Skills Barometer report, which identified civil engineering as a growing sector which will have high demand, in the top 25 sectors, for leavers with intermediate to higher level qualifications, over the next 10 years.”

Apprentices will attend college on a day release basis for two years, while working full-time for their employer.

All six of the North’s FE colleges are taking part, and participating companies are offering up to 50 apprenticeship places.

For those wishing to apply, more information is available at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/work-plus(external link opens in a new window / tab)

Employers who wish to join the scheme can find more information at: https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/workplus(external link opens in a new window / tab)