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GENERATION
APPRENTICESHIP
€3000 JOB
INCENTIVE
FOR APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYERS
#GenerationApprenticeship Apprenticeship @apprenticesirl – Instagram SOLAS LinkedIn
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TÁNAISTE AND MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE TRADE AND EMPLOYMENT, LEO
VARADKAR AND THE MINISTER FOR FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH,
INNOVATION AND SCIENCE, SIMON HARRIS WELCOME STRONG INTEREST IN THE
GOVERNMENT’S NEW APPRENTICESHIP INCENTIVISATION SCHEME.
€3,000 PAYMENT
EXTENDED TO
THE END OF
JUNE 2021
WE WANT MORE EMPLOYERS TO DURING OUR VISIT TO THE PFIZER programmes now available across all sectors of
the economy. Over the summer, three new
SEE FOR THEMSELVES THE GRANGE CASTLE CAMPUS TO MEET programmes were launched – the Supply Chain
BENEFITS OF TAKING ON WITH COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES Associate apprenticeship (QQI level 7), the first
Recruitment Executive apprenticeship which is a 3
APPRENTICES. The advantages include AND APPRENTICES WE SAW GREAT year QQI level 8 award and the Principal Engineer
having a wider talent pool inside your company, a EXAMPLES OF THE RANGE OF apprenticeship which is the first apprenticeship in
greater range of bespoke skills among employees, Ireland to lead to a QQI level 10 award.
and the ability to deal with specific skill gaps. OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL
LEAVERS AND LEARNERS OF ALL Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher
The July Stimulus Initiative established the Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme, which AGES.
provides a grant of €3,000 per apprentice for
employers who register new apprentices before the Apprenticeship offers real choice both to business
end of June 2021. It offers greater choice to and learners of all ages and stages of experience.
employers and to school leavers and learners of all The sector has changed radically over the past 4
ages. years, with 58 different
Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise
Trade and Employment
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BUILDING AND SHARING THE
STORY OF OUR APPRENTICESHIP
COMMUNITY
As we adjust to the changes brought about by the I wish to record my thanks and admiration for the apprenticeship transforms lives and empowers
pandemic, the apprenticeship community stand work of the Generation Apprenticeship competition businesses, within sectors, across sectors, inclusive
out in the ways they have adapted to the finalists. They dedicated themselves to completing of people of all ages and backgrounds.
challenges, which are ongoing. Our daily routines their entries whilst maintaining safety and adhering
have been turned inside out, yet, Ireland’s 58 to the public health guidelines. Each finalist The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme which
national apprenticeship programmes have provided us with many inspiring communication was included in the Government's July Jobs
maintained focus. A regular flow of information has opportunities. I am especially grateful to our Stimulus is a welcome boost as apprenticeship
been essential to support 18,000+ apprentices construction industry partners who continued their employers continue to resolutely navigate their way
completing training in Ireland, and over 6,500 support for the second-level element of the through this extraordinary crisis, in an ever-
apprenticeship employers. The power of competition. As well as sponsorship funding, they changing business environment. Let us continue to
community in showcasing apprenticeship as a offered their time and advice at the height of the collaborate and find new ways to help each other in
career path and as a source of talent for employers pandemic. A timely reminder that people building and sharing the story of apprenticeship in
has been outstanding. supporting people is at the heart of our Ireland.
apprenticeship system.
The expansion of national apprenticeships has
continued with five new programmes to-date this This newsletter calls on us, the full community of
year that include a global first Recruitment Generation Apprenticeship partners – employers; Pat O’Doherty, Chairperson Apprenticeship
Executive apprenticeship, Ireland's first Phd level apprentices; consortia; education and training Council and Chief Executive of ESB
apprenticeship for Principal Engineers, and an providers; social partners; industry representative
exciting Arboriculture programme. None-the-less groups to use our collective communications to
the challenges for work-based programmes and our keep getting our message out. During these
economy in general will continue. extraordinary times we must continue to show how
APPRENTICESHIP IS A DYNAMIC
SKILLS COMMUNITY AND A
PATHWAY TO A GREAT CAREER
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FANTASTIC MOBILISATION IN SUPPORT OF
GENERATION APPRENTICESHIP
Ireland’s Generation Apprenticeship large community of partners continue
to promote business growth through increased apprenticeship provision
and recruitment campaigns
“I am delighted to congratulate the finalists
and winners of the 2020 Generation 2020 Generation
Apprenticeship competition. Across a range Apprenticeship
competition
of categories, these exceptional
teams shine a light on the calibre of
Ireland’s apprentices - people of different
ages, genders and backgrounds, career Category 1 entries
changers and school leavers, who are Winner: Pfizer
forging brilliant careers for themselves. Runner-up: ESB Networks
Let’s keep going for gold in our efforts to
promote apprenticeship as a brilliant
Billboard campaign
Category 2 entries
option. I thank the teams for being part of Winner: National College of Ireland
the campaign to promote this new Runner-up: Kerry ETB
A national billboard campaign over Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme.
Summer 2020 was a great success and was Sustainability prize
supported with the announcement of the Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further & Winner: Kerry ETB
winners of the Generation Apprenticeship Higher Education, Research, Innovation &
competition by Minister Harris. Science Best use of Social Media
Winner: Kerry ETB
Pfizer ESB Networks National College of Ireland Kerry ETB
“The work of the finalists is of exceptional quality and showcases apprenticeship core skills of teamwork, leadership, creativity and problem solving. These skills
are crucial as we adapt and innovate to navigate our way through the demands of Covid-19. Through this competition we see apprenticeship come to life.”
Pat O’Doherty, Apprenticeship Council Chairman and Chief Executive ESB.
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ARBO
€3,000 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP
R
ICULT
NEWS INCENTIVISATION WELCOMES NEW
UR E
IN BRIEF SCHEME INDUSTRIES
Supported by a radio and digital media From Arboriculture to Recruitment,
campaign running in October. The ads apprenticeship is now available
featured on all major national and across 58 industry sectors and more
regional platforms. than 6,500+ employers.
VIRTUAL AWARDS
The presentation of the Generation Apprenticeship trophies,
certificates and alphies were held back in the hope that
circumstances would allow an awards ceremony where we
could all meet and celebrate together. However the ongoing
challenge with the Covid-19 pandemic across Ireland meant
that the opportunity to gather in-person was not possible.
As an alternative way to celebrate the achievements of the
finalists a virtual format was proposed, where Minister for
Further and Higher Education Simon Harris TD presented online
the winning trophy and finalist certificates to the teams in a
short video. Each team was then invited to create a short
response video accepting their award from the Minister. This
family of videos were profiled across our social media channels.
Video views across Twitter over 43,000 by 23 October 2020
CELEBRATING PROGRESS
During Quarter 1 2021 we will launch a celebration project showcasing the work of the first three years of
the Generation Apprenticeship competition, with a focus on the energies, spirit and untold stories of the
apprentices who took part. We hope to capture their strength and leadership qualities. In the national
billboard exhibition of the 2020 finalists we saw amazing work used in really imaginative ways. It
showcased the open and collaborative efforts of a great apprenticeship community.
www.apprenticeship.ie
NEW WEBSITE FOR
APPRENTICESHIP
As well as including comprehensive information on all
apprenticeship programmes, dedicated information for
employers, current and potential apprentices, parents and
educators, the website features really powerful pieces from
current and graduate apprentices, employers and employer
ambassadors telling their story and experience.
The website is a dynamic source for updates and information
on Generation Apprenticeship in Ireland and a first step in wider
efforts to secure a stronger image for apprenticeship across the
digital landscape.
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APPRENTICESHIP
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2019
GENERATION
APPRENTICESHIP
EMPLOYER OF THE
YEAR AWARDS 2020
MICRO, SMEs, LARGE COMPANIES
Closing date for submissions: Friday 30 October 2020 to
appcouncil@solas.ie
The 2020 theme for the Apprenticeship Employer of The assessment will be carried out using the following three criteria:
the Year awards is Leadership. Awards will be made
with reference to company size (number of 1. Evidence of the contribution of the employer under the guiding theme of Leadership
employees) within their industry and/or community (may be local, regional, and/or national) 40
marks
Nominations will be assessed by an independent
judging panel which includes members of the 2. Evidence of excellence in providing apprenticeship training and employment of
Apprenticeship Council. apprentices 40 marks
3. Evidence of sharing of good practice on apprenticeship within their broad industry
area 20 marks
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GENERATION APPRENTICESHIP
COMPETITION 2021 IS OPEN
“I AM DELIGHTED TO BE LAUNCHING THE 2021 GENERATION APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITION AIMS TO
THE 2021 GENERATION RAISE AWARENESS AND HELP SECOND LEVEL LEARNERS VISUALISE
HOW THEY CAN COMBINE FUTURE CAREERS THROUGH
APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITION IN
APPRENTICESHIP WITH THEIR COMMITMENT TO GREEN VALUES AND
SECOND LEVEL SCHOOLS AND
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES.
CENTRES. THE 2020 FINALISTS CREATED
EXTRAORDINARY DESIGNS FROM The 2021 format is adapted to take account of day-to-day teaching and
ORDINARY WASTE MATERIALS AND learning during the Covid pandemic. Now more than ever second level
THE CELEBRATION OF LOCAL HEROES learners want to communicate their ideas on society and the
AS PART OF THE COMPETITION HELPED environment. Providing a platform for their voices is at the heart of this
TO CARRY THE TORCH OF OPTIMISM competition. This competition is free to enter and open to all second level
AND COMMUNITY AROUND OUR schools and centres. For further information and an entry form visit
www.apprenticeship.ie or contact gacompetition@solas.ie.
COUNTRY AT SUCH A CRITICAL TIME.”
Learners, as teams or as individuals can choose between two
Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher challenges:
Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
n Challenge 1 (create a physical A)
n Challenge 2 (create a virtual A using a digital format)
2020 WINNER 2020 RUNNER-UP 2020 JOINT THIRD 2020 JOINT THIRD
KWETB Wicklow Discovery Centre Bridgetown College St. Nathy's College,
Youthreach Woodwork & Trades Team Roscommon
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FIVE WAYS IN
WHICH YOU CAN
HELP GROW
GENERATION
APPRENTICESHIP
FIVE ACTIONS ON WHICH WE CAN
WORK TOGETHER:
01 02
The €3,000 Apprenticeship Nominate a company for the 2020
Incentivisation Scheme has been Generation Apprenticeship
extended to the end of June 2021. Employer of the Year awards
Please share this opportunity with
your networks.
03
Spread the word on the new
www.apprenticeship.ie website
04 05
Come along to the Generation Get behind the 2021 Generation
Apprenticeship hub at the 2020 Apprenticeship competition
virtual Higher Options event 04-05
November
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