Finance Minister Conor Murphy has launched a new Operational Delivery Apprenticeship scheme for the Civil Service.
The new apprenticeship scheme will have 45 places across the NICS, the majority of which will be within the Department for Communities.
Speaking as he was joined by both Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons to launch the scheme, Minister Murphy encouraged people to consider applying for a place as the first step to a rewarding career within the Civil Service.
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Mr. Murphy said: “This scheme is a great way to get involved in customer-facing roles in the Civil Service delivering and supporting essential frontline services."
Minister Murphy also added: “You will earn a salary, develop skills and gain a recognised qualification with a guaranteed permanent role within the Civil Service on successful completion of the apprenticeship.”
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Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, whose Department takes lead responsibility for the policy on apprenticeships, also commented on the scheme stating: “The provision of apprenticeships across all sectors and ages is key to economic recovery as they provide individuals, who are most likely to be impacted by recession, with employment and opportunity, whilst also equipping them with the skills business require to increase productivity and rebuild our economy.”
Applications for the scheme open on Monday 6 September.
Source: Written from press release.
