Employers offered €3,000 to take on apprentices, who will play 'key part' in Ireland's recovery

Image: Shutterstock/Phovoir Image: Shutterstock/Phovoir MINISTER FOR FURTHER & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has launched a €3,000 financial incentive for employers to take on apprentices between March and the end of the year.

Harris said that over 18,000 people are already taking part in an apprenticeship, in industries including electrical, construction and engineering roles to healthcare, IT and financial services. Harris announced the scheme as the winners of the Generation Apprenticeship competition were revealed. #Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you“It is a really exciting option for people of different ages, genders and backgrounds, career changers and school leavers, to forge brilliant careers for themselves,” he said.

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