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TRAINEESHIPS
Traineeships are short structured training programmes which
combines learning in an education and training setting as well
as learning in the workplace in partnership with employers.
They can last from 6 to 20 months and their objective is to
raise the skills of those who are employed and to provide
training to those who wish to attain skills for the purpose of
becoming employed. The work-based learning element is a
minimum of 30% of the total duration of the programme and
may provide a direct entry into employment. Traineeships are
adaptable and flexible in order to meet the needs of employers
and therefore are seen as a progression pathway into a paid
apprenticeship, a career in the workplace or enrol on further
education and training programme.
Your local ETB in conjunction with leading industry employers
develop innovative occupation specific traineeship
programmes. By participating on a traineeship, you are given
the opportunity to develop cutting edge skills and knowledge
whilst on-the-job thus making you more attractive to employer
because of your experience.
Traineeships are open to participants including school leavers,
homemakers wishing to return to work, mature learners, those
in employment and those who are unemployed who wish to
gain the necessary skills to become employed in a particular
occupation. Potential participants who are unemployed and
wish to enrol on a traineeship to upskill for employment, may
be eligible for a training allowance or income support.
5 FACTS
YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT TRAINEESHIPS
1)
Organisations love to get ahead of their competition
by bringing in enthusiastic young and sometimes not
so young people with fresh ideas into their business
2)
A trainee can provide extra support to existing teams
during busy periods in the workplace therefore
cutting-edge learning happens in real time
Combilift Traineeship,
Cavan Monaghan ETB
Greta Kasparaviciute 2018/2019 Trainee
Prior to enrolling on the Traineeship Greta worked for 3 years in the prepared food industry in Monaghan but she was
eager to upskill. The strong emphasis on preparing the trainee for the work place and the large amount of work
placement were key factors in encouraging Greta to apply for the Engineering Traineeship.
“The placements and opportunity to work in Combilift really allows us to put into practice what you are learning in the
classroom. There is a great link between the work in the company and what we are studying in the classroom so that
when you go on placement you can immediately see the theory in practice. It is great having tutors with industry
experience and who know the company. We are really well prepared when we go into the workplace. The fact that we
get moved around the company and are not placed in one area for our placements means you can quickly identify what
area you would like to focus on after the Traineeship.”
Greta also finds the potential career path appealing. “I think it is a great opportunity to get a qualification and quality
experience. Employers are not just interested in your qualifications any more they want to see what experience you have,
and this Traineeship offers that opportunity. When the course is finished, we can apply for jobs with Combilift and in
the past trainees have been very successful.”
3)
As a trainee you will be working with established staff
members in an organisation and therefore will give
them the chance to develop their skills in mentoring.
This is known as “reverse mentoring” and allows the
employer to gain an insight into your generation, who
you are, what you value and how to communicate
with you.
4)
After the traineeship is complete, you may be in a
position to be offered an interview for a role within
the company. All employers want to find the best
staff for their businesses and they want to retain that
staff. By offering traineeships employers can find
talented potential employees and develop their skills
to best suit the company’s needs.
5)
This provision is supported by the Education and Training Boards and co-funded
by Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.
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Successful trainees may be awarded a recognised
qualification at level 4, 5 or 6 on the National
Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent
accreditations depending on the programme of
choice.
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