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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor M. Ward

"To ask the Chief Executive to produce a report for discussion on what have the  council got in place in relation to Apprenticeship Schemes eg: Painter, Builder, Electrician, Plumber etc.

How do people apply?

What is the criteria to avail of such schemes?"

REPORT:

The Council has developed a substantial Apprenticeship programme as part of the Workforce Plan with 14 posts identified across Painters, Plumbers, Carpenters, Fitter Mechanics and Bricklayers. The programme is developed in accordance with the requirements set out by Solas for providing apprenticeships as it is a national qualification that is awarded on completion. Full information on the apprenticeship programme is available on a dedicated website www.apprenticeship.ie       To date the Council has recruited 8 apprentices and further recruitment will take place in the new year to fill the remaining positions.