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Employ an Apprentice
Belfast Met is here to help you every step of the way! Employing an apprentice can have many benefits for your business including increased productivity, improved competitiveness, develop a competent workforce and much more.
An Apprentice can be a new or existing employee starting a new position and the process for employing an apprentice is like recruiting any other employee.
An NI Traineeship will provide a high-quality vocational education and training programme at Level 2 and is aimed at school leavers and adults who aspire to work within a specific sector.
The NI Traineeship will available to all school leavers and adults providing participants with the skills and qualifications necessary to secure employment in their chosen occupation. Each Traineeship has been developed with employers to ensure that what you learn and the skills you develop are what employers are looking for. The NI Traineeship will allow participants to progress to an apprenticeship at Level 3 or alternatively to Further Education at Level 3.
The Make IT your career! Gain IT skills and experience with training provided by Belfast Met, Northern Ireland's Designated Digital IT Curriculum Hub! We have over 50 IT Apprenticeship roles available with a wide range of employers. Successful applicants will be employed in one of the participating companies and receive “on-the job” training from Belfast Met.
Hiring an Apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. An Apprentice can be a new or existing employee starting a new position and the process for employing an apprentice is like recruiting any other employee.
An Apprentice is in paid employment from day one. National Minimum Wage rates for apprentices apply however this rate differs for Higher Level Apprenticeships. An apprenticeship usually takes between two and four years to complete depending on the type of apprenticeship.
You will share your industry expertise and knowledge by providing mentoring and "on the job" training. Your apprentice participate in "off the job" training (usually one day per week) to achieve the relevant industry qualifications and requirements.
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Centre for Skills & Apprenticeships
The Centre for Skills and Apprenticeships welcomes all those interested in Training, Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships and we offer a range of pathways to help advance your education and career across a broad and diverse range of professional and technical areas.
Skills and Apprenticeships provide a professional and technical career pathway and present an exciting opportunity to upskill in your chosen profession whilst working towards accredited qualifications. The Skills programmes offers a valuable opportunity to gain paid work experience allowing you to explore the career you want to pursue and progress on to an employed Apprenticeship.
The Apprenticeship and Higher Level Apprenticeship pathways offer you the opportunity to earn while you learn, permitting you to gain valuable industry recognised qualifications from Level 2 through to a Level 5 Foundation Degree, allowing you to realise your potential and become a professional in your chosen field. Our aim is to help you decide on your chosen pathway via our broad range of Skills & Apprenticeship programmes and qualifications offered and we look forward to receiving your application.
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Email: Apprenticeships@belfastmet.ac.uk
Have a question about an application? Get in touch on
Email: studentportal@belfastmet.ac.uk or Tel: 02890 265 265
