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What is an insurance apprenticeship?The Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship is Ireland’s first apprenticeship to award a level 8 honours degree – the BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice.The three-year, work-based training programme combines academics with on-the-job learning, allowing you to acquire both technical and soft skills. As an apprentice, you will be recruited into an insurance organisation, where you will learn the practical aspects of the job while studying towards your degree. All study is done online through IT Sligo and The Insurance Institute or the LIA. How it works Check your eligibility:-You should review the Entry Requirements for the programme.-You register your interest for the programme to receive job notifications from employers across Ireland.-You apply to apprenticeship positions available on the Jobs page.-You can approach local employers in your area to inquire about an apprenticeship.-You can access helpful CV tips, interview advice, personal development exercises and articles on our resources page.On the job: -You’ll specialise in one of the core industry areas – underwriting, claims or direct customer support. Learn more about these areas-You’ll learn about the business by completing projects and case studies.-You’ll study through a blend of online lectures, discussions and face-to-face group sessions – all during working hours.-A mentor and supervisor will help you along the way.-You’ll earn a salary and your academic training is government funded*. Who’s it for?The apprenticeship programme is designed for School Leavers, New Graduates, and Career-Changers who meet the Entry Requirements and want to build a new career in the general or life insurance industry.  What’s expected of you? Employers look for a combination of academic and soft skills when hiring apprentices. Having the right combination of both is a key advantage that will get you noticed.-You meet the Entry Requirements-You apply for available apprenticeship positions on our Jobs page or seek an apprenticeship with an insurance company in your region.-You’re a ‘people person’ and are comfortable speaking face-to-face, online and over the phone.-You have the ambition to take on a position for three years.-You can work remotely and in an office environment.-You can balance time between work, study and exams.*-You have a basic understanding of spreadsheet (Excel) software.*All exams take place online.Programme overviewWhen you start working as an apprentice, you’ll become part of one of the industry’s professional bodies, either The Insurance Institute or the LIA. You&#39;ll be helped through every stage of the programme. Whether it&#39;s preparing for your qualification exams, supporting you as you work through your Capstone Project or providing you with the resources you need to kick-start your career in insurance. Who’s hiring?From large corporations to small hometown brokerages, insurance companies from all over Ireland are looking for talented, driven and team-oriented apprentices like you! You can view all available Apprentice jobs <a href="https://earnandlearn.ie/jobs">HERE</a><a href="https://earnandlearn.ie/jobs"></a>Check the expiry date on the individual Ads. Some of the jobs listed on the EarnandLearn website may be closed or expired, if that happens check out the companies website to see if they have some more opportunities or contact the company to see when they are next recruiting for the Apprenticeship roles. They recruit regularly in most companies. <a href="https://earnandlearn.ie/jobs"></a>Industry overviewInsurance is a hugely important and diverse industry. It influences just about every sector and subject area, underpinning everything from small companies to multinational organisations and even global economies. In Ireland, insurance employs over 28,000 people. Life AssuranceLife Assurance companies provide different types of life assurance and pension policies to meet clients’ financial needs. The roles assurance companies play include the drafting development and management of:-Life assurance policies-Income protection policies-Serious illness policies-Savings plansLife assurance companies also provide financial planning services for clients. General (non-life) InsuranceThe General Insurance market consists of three main sectors: motor, household and travel insurance.Motor: protects you as a motorist against liability in the event of an accident that you may cause.Household: is made up of two parts, building insurance and contents insurance.Travel: protects you from a wide range to risks when you travel. Some include: flight cancellation, emergency medical treatment, theft, lost passport and more. Core apprenticeship rolesThe three areas that underpin the general insurance industry are Underwriting, Claims and Direct Customer Support. For more information on life assurance roles, visit <a href="https://www.lia.ie/">www.lia.ie</a> Register your interest <a href="https://earnandlearn.ie/#register-your-interest">HERE</a><a href="https://earnandlearn.ie/#register-your-interest"></a>All information can be found <a href="https://earnandlearn.ie/">HERE</a>

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Here are a few steps that can be taken to ensure that a business or organisation is offering competitive salaries:Conduct salary research: Begin by conducting thorough research on industry salary benchmarks and trends. Utilize salary surveys, industry reports, and online resources to gather data on compensation ranges for similar roles within the industry and region.Analyze job market conditions: Stay updated on the job market conditions to understand the supply and demand for specific skills and positions. Factors such as talent shortages or high competition for certain roles can impact salary competitiveness.Evaluate internal equity: Assess the internal salary structure within the organization to ensure that salaries are fair and consistent across comparable positions. This involves examining pay scales, job levels, and job descriptions to identify any discrepancies or disparities.Consider total compensation: Compensation extends beyond base salary. Evaluate the overall compensation package, including benefits, incentives, bonuses, retirement plans, stock options, and other perks. Ensure that the total package is competitive and aligned with industry standards.Engage in benchmarking: Benchmark salaries against competitors and similar companies in the industry. This can involve participating in industry salary surveys or utilizing compensation benchmarking services to compare your organization&#39;s salary levels with others.Regularly review and update salaries: Salaries should be reviewed periodically to account for inflation, market changes, and the evolving needs of the business. Establish a systematic process to review and update salaries based on performance evaluations, market analysis, and employee feedback.Seek employee feedback: Conduct employee surveys or engage in conversations with employees to gauge their perceptions of salary competitiveness. Feedback from employees can provide valuable insights into how the salaries are perceived internally and help identify areas for improvement.Consider non-monetary factors: Remember that competitive salaries are not the only factor in attracting and retaining top talent. Non-monetary factors such as career development opportunities, work-life balance, a positive company culture, and a supportive work environment also contribute to overall employee satisfaction and engagement.Be open to negotiation: Recognize that candidates and employees may negotiate salaries during the hiring process or during performance reviews. Be prepared to have open and transparent conversations, considering individual qualifications, experience, and market factors when determining appropriate compensation.Monitor industry trends: Stay informed about changes in industry compensation practices, new benefits trends, and emerging job roles that may impact salary competitiveness. Regularly assess and update salary strategies to remain competitive in the market.By following these steps and regularly reviewing and updating salary practices, businesses can strive to offer competitive compensation packages that attract and retain top talent in their industry.

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Strip &amp; Dip 2023 has now opened for registration!FREEZE YOUR BITS OFF AND RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER<h3>💗 Childhood Cancer Never Stops and Neither Will We!</h3>€ 1,038,751.97 raised to date See more information about this wonderful fundraiser below:The history of Strip and Dip goes back over the last eight years. In 2018 we broke the Guinness World Record for the Largest Skinny Dip. Then last year another World Record for a Virtual Dip. It’s lovely to look back and see just how far we have come and what we have achieved. From 50 people in 2013 to 2,505 in 2018.It was all started by and is organised every year by Deirdre Featherstone who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2012. After her mastectomy in April 2013 she decided to do something to cheer her up and maybe raise a few quid for Childhood Cancer…. over one Million Euro later …. €1,039,000 to be exact….Together we have funded a respite home for families with children going through cancer and have helped realise Aoibheann’s Pink Tie dreams.We welcome all women to the dip as long as they are over 18. Many people who dip might have been through cancer or other issues, or may just want to do it for the fun of it.We would love you to join Us on this great day and if you can&#39;t join us, please donate to help us reach our goal for the kids. Many people who dip might have been through cancer or other issues, or may just want to do it for the fun of it.  Women supporing Women always. Plenty of women do this by themselves and meet friends for life on the day.
The wonderful Wayne Jones is the only man on the beach on the day and he organises everything for us every year to ensure our safety on the beach.Rules of The Day-You absolutely must have fun-You absolutely must meet and talk to loads of fabulous ladies-You must shed your inhibitions-You must ABSOLUTELY NOT take any cameras/phones down to the beach (every lady is respected and so is their privacy)-You must ABSOLUTELY NOT take any alcohol down to the beach (you can have a tipple before and after but not on the beach)-There must be ABSOLUTELY not one spec of rubbish left on the beach (skips will be provided in car park area)Transport/Parking-Buses leave from Arklow Bay Hotel at 10am (cost included in registration)-Parking is available in the field beside the beach (cost included in registration)-Please note – no mini-buses or cars are allowed drive down the lane all dippers to be left at the top of the lane-This year there is no parking at all at the end of the lane if you are in need of support to get to the beach one of our helpers will gladly assist you from where you park.-Only one car allowed in Car Park which is Peggy the wonderful Strip and dip Car who we all love – thanks Pauline!Your Security and Decency/Dignity -Once again lovely Wayne is head of Security, he will be the only man you will see during the day-Wayne organised everything on the day to make sure us women have total privacy-There will be a Gardai security presence (men at the gate) and women gardai at the car park who will make sure we are all in order and keep an eye on our valuables while we dip-We may have a “Rib” on the ocean, which is an extra security measure this will be manned by men but way out to sea – and safety is paramount-After the dip please get dressed as soon as possible and enjoy fun with some music in the marquee (there will be a male singer) so please be dressed!-Under no circumstance can ladies take their mobiles with them and take photos on the beachYour Safety-We will have a fully staffed ambulance on the day-We will have a head lifeguard (Michelle) and a team of 8 First Responders-We may have a “Rib” on the ocean, which is an extra security measure this will be manned by men but way out to sea – and safety is paramountDonations on the Day-We will have a team from Aoibheann’s Pink Tie on the beach and at the Hotel.-Please feel free to handover any cheques/bank drafts please to the team with your name on the envelope so we can include it in our total-If you are fundraising offline – you can get a sponsorship card here to print of <a href="https://www.stripanddip.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sponsorship-2022.pdf">here</a> please then upload any cash to your idonate account or the main idonate account at<a href="idonate.ie/stripanddip"> idonate.ie/stripanddip</a><ul></ul>Social Media on the Day-Please encourage people to donate if you are taking pics to either your idonate account or the main one <a href="www.idonate.ie/stripanddip">www.idonate.ie/stripanddip</a> it all goes to a great cause-Share everything you possibly can to get some great social media traction for Aoibheann’s Pink Tie The Charity Strip &amp; Dip Supports:Aoibheann’s Pink Tie “National Children’s Cancer Charity” was set up in 2010 by Mick Rochford and Jimmy Norman after the tragic loss of Jimmy’s daughter Aoibheann to cancer aged just 8 years. During Aoibheann’s year long battle with this dreadful disease, the family found little or no financial or practical support for children and their families.Jimmy and his family had a large support network of friends and family but found that many on the ward had virtually no support at all.When Aoibheann passed away the men wore pink ties at the funeral which was Aoibheann’s favourite colour. The charity was formed in her memory to remedy the lack of support for other children and their families going through treatment.Families of children diagnosed with cancer are completely and utterly focused on their sick child. The regular travel to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital from all over Ireland, the extended overnight stays consume all waking moments during this battle and the day to day necessities of life fall by the wayside or become impossible to manage. Medical cards are incredibly difficult to get if either spouse is in employment, mortgages, utility bills, motoring costs and general household bills become lost in the mire of the battle as they struggle with one of life’s worst nightmares. Phone bills, accommodation costs and medical bills become a huge burden for the parents who have to endure the nightmare of watching their child battle cancer.Aoibheann’s Pink Tie will help and offer practical support to the families of children diagnosed with cancer and who are attending St John’s Oncology Ward in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital. Focused on children attending the only treatment center for childhood cancer in Ireland, we will support the complete family unit, of parents and siblings, who may not understand what is happening to their Brother or Sister.To register: Visit the srtip and dip website <a href="https://www.stripanddip.ie/">HERE</a><a href="https://www.stripanddip.ie/"></a><a href="https://www.stripanddip.ie/"></a>Visit Aoibheann’s Pink Tie website <a href="https://aoibheannspinktie.ie/">HERE</a><a href="https://aoibheannspinktie.ie/"></a>Donate to Strip and dip<a href="https://www.idonate.ie/event/stripanddip"> HERE</a><a href="https://www.idonate.ie/event/stripanddip"></a><a href="https://aoibheannspinktie.ie/"></a>

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Become a Community First Responder A CFR is a person trained to a minimum level of basic life support in CPR and the use of an AED/defibrillator, who attends a potentially life-threatening emergency such as a cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke or choking. 
First Responder teams are engrained in the communities all across Ireland, they are run entirely by volunteers with Support from the National Ambulance Service. These community schemes offer services such as:-Community First Responders-Public Access Defib Programmes-Community TrainingWhat is a CFR?Community First Responders (CFR) are volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Their aim is to reach a potential life-threatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.Their role is to help stabilise the patient and provide the appropriate care including CPR &amp; defibrillation, until the more highly skilled ambulance crew arrives on the scene to take over the treatment.  CFR groups who are linked to the National Ambulance Service-NAS National Emergency Operations Centre are alerted to an emergency in their area and as they arecommunity-based, can provide medical assistance within minutes of a 112/999 call being received.
What a Community First Responder doesIn order for Community First Responders to become active responding to emergency incidents on behalf of the National Ambulance Service there are a number of basic requirements.All Responders must-Have a can do and positive attitude towards helping your community-Be over 18 years of age-Be of good character and willing to learn.-Have access to a fully insured vehicle ( and licensed to drive it ) or transport enabling you to reach the patient within the assigned time &amp; radius.-NO medical experience is necessary as all training will be provided by your scheme.-Be Garda Vetted ( by your Scheme Manager )Whilst these requirements are mandatory for a response role, many CFR schemes have a variety of alternative volunteer positions including training, administration and fundraising. Contact your local CFR scheme to learn how you can be part of a lifesaving team. Training is provided locally with each scheme providing initial CFR certification and regular ongoing training.The National Ambulance Service support CFR scheme’s nationally through the provision of instructor training courses and training events ( CPC ) on a regular basis. The National Ambulance has a network of over 400 CFR Volunteer Instructors located around Ireland who deliver the PHECC / AHA / IHF training to responders.Training consists of cardiac arrest management including CPR and AED usage, Stroke and Heart attack assessment and treatment and relief of choking. Training covers all essential elements effectively operate as a CFR with additional training options available About Community First Responders: <a href="https://becomeacfr.ie/about-us/">Click Here</a>CFR website: <a href="https://becomeacfr.ie/">https://becomeacfr.ie/</a><a href="https://becomeacfr.ie/about-us/"></a>

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Ryanair has announced plans to expand its aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport with the construction of a new state-of-the-art 4-bay hangar – a €40m investment and creating over 200 new highly paid and highly skilled jobs for engineers and mechanics. This new 120,000sq foot hangar will be one of the most environmentally friendly hangars in the EU with gas absorption heat pumps reducing energy use by up to 35%. The hangar will facilitate the heavy and line maintenance of Ryanair’s fleet at Dublin Airport as the airline grow its fleet to 600 aircraft with the delivery of more efficient new technology 737-8200 aircraft, which carry 4% more passengers while burning 16% less fuel and emitting 40% less noise. Construction of the new facility will commence before the end of 2023 with aircraft maintenance operations planned to start in 2025.Commenting on the new hanger investment, Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson said, “As Ireland’s No.1 airline, we are delighted to announce our plans to invest a further €40 million in Dublin which will see significant expansion of our Dublin maintenance base and will create a further 200 highly paid jobs for engineers and mechanics. This facility will be state of the art and one of the most environmentally friendly hangars in Europe and will facilitate the maintenance of our growing fleet. Ryanair is the ‘go-to’ airline for highly skilled engineering jobs with our industry-leading rosters for engineers and the opportunity to work with the biggest operator of Boeing 737s in Europe. We are pleased to announce the expansion of Ryanair maintenance in Ireland as Ryanair continues to grow to over 600 aircraft and 225 million passengers by 2026.”They&#39;re also hiring - Read this information from their website;At Ryanair, we offer you the best training in the airline industry. With over 20 highly experienced engineering trainers running practical and classroom-based training across our European network we upskill hundreds of junior and experienced engineers each year.Our state of the art training facilities includes two decommissioned Boeing 737 New Generation series aircraft in Stansted and Bergamo allowing you to train in the most realistic environment possible. All your theoretical learning will be supported by our E Learning platform. You will gain experience in all areas of aircraft maintenance from initial basic hand skills tasks, to complex component removal and installation. You will also learn how to support the fleet line operation on a daily basis, where tasks can vary from replacing a passenger seat belt to a main engine change.Type TrainingEach year we provide CAA147 approved theory and practical Boeing 737-NG and Learjet 45 type training places for over 220 engineers.In preparation for the delivery of our first Boeing 737 MAX in 2019, we will be running our first MAX type rating courses this year.Junior Aircraft Engineer (JAE)Looking to start your career as an engineer in the aviation industry? At Ryanair we can provide the training for you to gain your aircraft licence.Our 2-year JAE programme is a mix of practical and theoretical training for those who have completed all their EASA basic licence modules. Students are assigned a main base and will travel to Stansted or Bergamo as required for training. On completion of your training, you will then be allocated a permanent base with further practical training experience in one of our base maintenance facilities.Apprentice Programme – Aimed at those who have studied an aviation or mechanical discipline our Apprentice Programme is run each year in Dublin, Stansted &amp; Prestwick. No practical aviation experience is required to be an apprentice with Ryanair.You will be required to pass an engineering theoretical and practical selection test to join our programme where we are looking for basic theory skills, English, maths, physics and practical hand skills.Prestwick Run in conjunction with Ayrshire College and Skill Development Scotland you will attend the college on a weekly basis. At the college you will study the module/license material for the exams to become a licenced engineer.Stansted Run in conjunction with Stansted college which offers a first-year pre-apprenticeship program followed by a two-year program that combines theory and practical experience through work placement in the Ryanair hangar 10 maintenance facility. Upon successful completion of this 2-year programme you receive your Category A licence with the option to progress to a full B1 or B2 licence in the future.Dublin Run in conjunction with SOLAS and DIT you will complete a 2 year or 4-year programme. After 2 years you can graduate with a Category A licence and if you complete the 4-year programme you will gain your B1 licence. At the college you will study the module/license material for the exams to become a licenced engineer and gain experience in the Ryanair line / hangar environment.GermanyRun in conjunction with Trainico you will complete 6 months technical training completing your CAT A modules and up to 12 months on the job training to complete EASA Part 66 CAT A licence. Suitable candidates will be offered further Boeing MAX/NG type courses &amp; progression opportunities to obtain a B1 licence.Sheet Metal Training ProgrammeOur Sheet Metal Training Programme is designed to train you on repairing aircraft aluminium structures focusing in more detail on aircraft structures in the classroom workshop and in our heavy maintenance facilities, giving you the skills to perform structural repairs on our fleet aircraft.In the work placeWe also offer aviation practical training courses in EWIS Module G, Fuel Tank Safety training, Driver training along with a number of theoretical courses, Aviation Security, Dangerous Goods CAT 6 Training &amp; Train the Trainer programmes.Additional to all of the specific training courses, we carry out induction training when you first join us and also offer mandatory PART 145 training, some of which is delivered on our bespoke e learning platform to keep you current and up to speed wherever you are working with us throughout our network.Latest Engineering VacanciesBefore you start, there are a few things we need from you. You must have a good level of English, both written and spoken, an EU passport and good computer skills. If you have all of this, as well as the energy and drive to throw yourself into your job with enthusiasm, then check out our current vacancies and follow the instructions to apply.We hope to see you ‘on board’ soon!CHECK OUT ALL THEIR ROLES INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES - <a href="https://careers.ryanair.com/engineering/training/">CLICK HERE</a><a href="https://flyinginireland.com/2023/04/ryanair-announces-new-e40-million-aircraft-maintenance-facility-in-dublin/">Original Source</a>

Ryanair to Create 200+ New Jobs for Engineers & Mechanics in New Facility

DUBLIN LIVE have reported that Dublin Airport boss vows there will be &#39;no queues chaos&#39; this summer as they increase staff and they&#39;re still hiring!Fed up families last summer complained of rubbish and dirty toilets, while thousands queued for hours and many missed flights due to insufficient staffing levels caused by Covid<a href="https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/dublin-airport">Dublin Airport</a> has admitted that it will need to increase staffing levels to avoid a repeat of last summer’s horror scenes.Chief Kenny Jacobs yesterday vowed that holidaymakers will have a pain-free experience amid plans for them to breeze through security in under 20 minutes in a much cleaner airport. Fed up families last summer complained of rubbish and dirty toilets, while thousands queued for hours and many missed flights due to insufficient staffing levels caused by workers leaving during the <a href="https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/covid-19">Covid-19</a> pandemic.Mr Jacobs said passengers can arrive two hours before flights this summer, unlike the advice for four hours a year ago, and said that Dublin Airport intends to have scanners in place by early next year that could eventually see the end of the 100ml hand luggage restriction for liquids.The risks posed by the illegal flying of drones near the airport will be eliminated shortly as new tech to take them out will soon be available.He also confirmed that the regulator was asked to approve new charges for car drop-offs at the airport, but promised that there are “no current plans to charge for drop-off” and “nothing is going to happen soon”.However Mr Jacobs, who was appointed last November, revealed the <a href="https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/dublin-airport-authority">daa </a>wants to increase the fee that they can charge airlines for every person who travels through the airport. The regulator has capped this at €8 but he wants to increase it “to double digits, closer to €10 than €20”.Mr Jacobs said: “This summer won’t be anything like last summer. Ultimately, I’d like to see us get to a place where we can say 15 minutes [through security].“We have staffed-up, so we will have 815 staff in security. At the moment, we have 750. We need 815 by the start of June.“I’m comfortable that we’ll get there. They’ll be trained up and ready to go.”TO APPLY FOR ALL VACANCIES WITH DAA <a href="https://www.daa.ie/careers/job-vacancies/">CLICK HERE!</a>

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Shannon-based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is hoping to recruit the next generation of aircraft maintenance engineers and solve a global skills need with new trainee and apprenticeship opportunities starting in June and September/October. There are also a number of courses being run in Shannon &amp; Dublin for Aircraft related traineeships.Because there is a worldwide shortage of qualified aircraft maintenance engineers, this profession is one of the most sought after skillsets in global aviation.The Aircraft Maintenance course is designed to fulfil the basic theoretical training and practical experience requirements to apply for an EASA Part 66 Category A – Aircraft Maintenance Licence.AAG chief aviation services officer Eva O’Keeffe said: “As well as addressing our skills needs here at AAG, there is a global shortage of qualified aircraft engineers, making this an extremely valuable skill and exciting career to embark on. Through our Training Academy and partnership with the Limerick and Clare Education Training Board we are committed to running three CAT A Traineeship classes this year to address this skill shortage”The qualifications awarded through Atlantic Aviation Group – including a Category B1 licence for qualified apprentices – allow engineers to work anywhere in the world, but there also courses in Dublin.The programmes:AAG is offering a two-year Aircraft Maintenance Traineeship, with one intake starting on June 12 this year and a second intake on October 23. The course is run by AAG and LCETB. Those who complete the programme will receive a Category A Aircraft Maintenance License (from the Irish Aviation Authority). Applications are open now at <a href="http://mhq346link.storylab.ie/ls/click?upn=dzys9oEMACnhhrfSbxnCNFfZ-2BDa19QLeSTACCD-2FfL2s8ejyNFRkYalrIQOwNx0eaoQDSHsE1t4W7H-2FnyCNXUzDtST-2BLyqYjX5VYUb-2BM0ZOA-3DhGr1_wTNfnrmQOffGjDNIakurun-2FJMczAwF3bSDqzD5swbVzh1xHuGyezFdJplpTIyqEwQuXsEqNaXoSng-2FaaU4nIFVrRt5-2FRgiQN0-2FjGr0OfPMJbnsckoIy3bRWJ95quuDFPZwr4gl3KYpu56j-2B5OgN-2Fsh5cd72RPCh3V-2BYiNAKVUQXFkIEoSFTEWwYGYpcnVj16qJayzQQFTTO8pAHqj3ynvR5LNmPsAdh5bpviFEzdRDCFTj8JFOK-2B-2F76HQUq3Zz7JVI6fIUIaIESBpwHdirGIUQ-3D-3D">https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=399025</a> and more information on course can be found here – <a href="http://mhq346link.storylab.ie/ls/click?upn=dzys9oEMACnhhrfSbxnCNDAbk9nlelleeBdfIzkPSflxP-2FiB-2BvGjNnxwu5ynMlBuDcYykjRds0-2Fj3HlI2yEHHvNDdf2u0go-2FAkFTposkrU8-3Dm37u_wTNfnrmQOffGjDNIakurun-2FJMczAwF3bSDqzD5swbVzh1xHuGyezFdJplpTIyqEwQuXsEqNaXoSng-2FaaU4nIFVrRt5-2FRgiQN0-2FjGr0OfPMJbnsckoIy3bRWJ95quuDFP834lO16PFyQsblikzJ0A-2BXUlUWhpQxlFzu7iSKGfeOuzP2ZChzfW-2BcSQwEzv-2FDLZuZF6tAt4bsHSyAAxEEztuXiOSJVOWlh34ptqS2MGrsDzf549bkvOvfiIHsOP-2BfPG8IahhHYtPQHj3ZH0pJM4nw-3D-3D">https://www.atlanticaviation.ie/aircraft-maintenance-traineeship/</a>AAG is also offering four-year Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship starting in September this year. The course is run by Atlantic Aviation Group and LCETB Shannon Campus. Some of the learning is delivered at TUD-Bolton Street, Dublin. Those who complete the programme will receive a Category B1 licence which is recognised worldwide.<a href="https://www.atlanticaviation.ie/aircraft-maintenance-apprenticeship/">Applications are now open</a> at and more information on course There are other venues and courses that may be interesting to candidates;<h3>Part 66 Category A Aircraft Maintenance Licence - CDETB Finglas Training Centre, Dublin</h3><h3>Aircraft Structures - Finglas Training Centre - Starting in October</h3><h3>Aircraft Spraypainting - Shannon &amp; Dublin</h3><h3>Aircraft Landing Gear Technician Traineeship - Finglas</h3><a href="https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?search=1&amp;view=0">CLICK HERE</a> FOR MORE INFORMATION<a href="https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?search=1&amp;view=0"></a>ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE<ul><li>Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent.</li><li>Aptitude: Good spatial and numerical ability. Note: All potential candidates are aptitude tested.</li><li>Previous Experience: None.</li></ul>LEARNING OUTCOMES<ul><li>Carry out a range of Manual and Machine Operations for Basic Metalwork Procedures in a safe and efficient manner.</li><li>To demonsrate a detailed knowledge of the basic mathematical concepts.</li><li>On completion of the module, learners will have a detailed knowledge of the topics listed, definitions and theories involved.</li><li>Describe electrical fundamentals and display a general knowledge of electrical theory. </li><li>Describe basic digital terms and applications.</li><li>Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work with the metals used in aircraft engineering, hand skills for mechanical tasks and the use of hand tools for working on aircrafts and for the utilization of aircraft manuals.</li><li>Display the skills and knowledge to work with the metals used in aircraft engineering, hand skills for mechanical tasks and the use of hand tools for working on aircrafts and for the utilization of aircraft manuals. </li><li>Explain the basic principles of aerodynamics.</li><li>Demonstrate a knowledge of how human factors affect aircraft maintenance.</li><li>Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the rules, regulations and legislation surrounding aircraft maintenance. </li><li>Display a detailed knowledge of Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems. </li><li>Explain the theory of operation of gas turbine engines and describe the parts and functions involved.</li><li>Demonstrate a basic knowledge of propeller theory. </li><li>Produce the required logbook(s) fully documented, dated, signed/stamped by approved EASA 145 training organisation.</li><li>Identify the various metals and alloys, ferrous and non ferrous, their properties, use, treatment and limitations as used in the construction of modern aircraft.</li><li>Identify the most common fasteners and rivets used in construction and maintenance of modern aircraft. </li><li>Carry out a variety of practical sheetmetal tasks in a safe and efficient manner.</li><li>Represent and interpret technical and statistical information in a range of graphical formats.</li></ul><h2>FURTHER DETAILS</h2>Training will take place in the Atlantic Aviation Hangar 1.On the Job training and Work experience will take place in Atlantic Aviation Hangar 1<a href="https://www.atlanticaviation.ie/">https://www.atlanticaviation.ie/</a><a href="https://www.atlanticaviation.ie/"></a><a href="https://clareherald.com/business/aviation-business/atlantic-aviation-group-launches-recruitment-drive/"></a><a href="https://clareherald.com/business/aviation-business/atlantic-aviation-group-launches-recruitment-drive/">Original Source </a><a href="https://clareherald.com/business/aviation-business/atlantic-aviation-group-launches-recruitment-drive/"></a>

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New details of “groundbreaking” degree courses outside the CAO points race in areas such as nursing, computer science, engineering and business are due to be announced on Wednesday.The move is part of a drive to create alternative pathways to third level without the need to secure high points.It also aims to forge closer links between further education colleges and universities and reduce student dropout rates.<h4>September start</h4>Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris, who is due to address the Teachers’ Union of Ireland conference on Tuesday, is expected to confirm details of 14 new degree programmes, outside the CAO system. These courses will start in a further education college before transitioning to a university or technological university.It includes a new programme in nursing which will be available in further education colleges in the northwest before moving to one of the Atlantic Technological University’s campuses at St Angela’s in Sligo, Letterkenny or Castlebar. The courses will commence in September and will be open for applications to students in July.A second batch of courses is due to commence in September 2024 in areas such as culinary arts, music technology, sustainability, performing arts and supply chain management.The pathway to accessing these courses will be determined shortly. However, it is expected to mirror the existing application process for further education and training which tends to require the completion of the Leaving Cert or Leaving Cert Applied rather than CAO points. Mr Harris is also due to outline new plans to roll out disability supports to further education students, apprentices and trainees.At present supports are confined to students completing a Post-Leaving Cert (PLC) course.<h4>Disability supports</h4>Under the new plan, any part of the training system now will be able to access supports including personal assistants and dedicated learner supports. This will commence in 2024. As part of this new plan, every Education and Training Board (ETB) will have to spend a minimum percentage of their budget on disability supports.Mr Harris will outline his view that third-level education needs to grapple with this issue in the same way primary and secondary education has, to help broaden inclusion and access in third-level education and increase diversity of participation in apprenticeships and traineeships.<h5>New degrees outside CAO points race:</h5>Future media production: First year in further education (in the Kildare-Wicklow ETB or City of Dublin ETB) and second year in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dún LaoghaireBusiness studies: Year one will take place in a Laois-Offaly ETB college and then progress to a variety of degree options in Setu (South East Technological University)Science &amp; computing: Year one will take place in a Laois-Offaly ETB college and then progress to a variety of degree options in Setu.Engineering: Year one will take place in a further education college in Galway and Roscommon ETB or Sligo and then progress to Atlantic Technological University. Business: Year one will take place in a further education college in Galway and Roscommon ETB or Sligo and then progress to Atlantic Technological University.Science: Year one will take place in a further education college in Galway and Roscommon ETB or Sligo and then progress to Atlantic Technological University.Nursing: Year one will take place in a further education college in the northwest and then progress to Atlantic Technological University at one of its campuses at Letterkenny, Castlebar and St Angela’s.Construction management: Year one in a further education college in Limerick-Clare ETB. Subsequent years will be in TUS (Technological University of the Shannon).Mobile computing: Year one in a further education college in Limerick-Clare ETB. Subsequent years will be in TUS.Business studies: Year one in a further education college in Limerick-Clare ETB. Subsequent years will be in TUS.<a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2023/04/11/fourteen-new-degree-courses-to-be-unveiled-outside-cao-points-race/"> ORIGINAL ARTICLE</a><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2023/04/11/fourteen-new-degree-courses-to-be-unveiled-outside-cao-points-race/"> </a>

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Defence Forces Cadetships 2023We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces needs men and women from all backgrounds. Play your part.The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for Officer Cadetships.<ul><li>Army Line</li><li>Army Equitation</li><li>Army Engineer</li><li>Army Ordnance</li><li>Naval Service Operations</li><li>Naval Service Electrical Engineer</li><li>Naval Service Marine Engineer</li><li>Air Corps Pilot</li></ul>Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 26 years of age on the 1st September 2023The closing date for Army Cadetship applications is Friday 31st March 2023 at 1400The closingClosing date for Naval Service Cadetship applications is Friday 14th April 2023 at 1400hrs More info:What is an Army Officer Cadet?An Army Cadet enlists for a Cadetship to become an Officer in the Defence Forces. After successfully completing the Cadet Training Course in the Cadet School, Military College, an Army Cadet is commissioned into the Officer Ranks of the Army as a Second Lieutenant (2/Lt) or Lieutenant (Lt). <h3>Who we want</h3>Officers are the leaders, decision makers and managers of the Defence Forces. A Line Officer leads, directs and motivates our frontline troops. The role comes with very real mental and physical challenges, with Officers being expected to lead from the front in all situations. Officer Cadets or trainee Officers engage in 17 months training in the Military College covering many basic and practical soldier skills and military fields of study before taking up an operational appointment in the Permanent Defence Forces. The Defence Forces is looking for people who have the potential to:<ul><li>Plan, prioritize and organise</li><li>Analyse problems, in order to generate appropriate solutions</li><li>Be clear, concise and with effective communication skills</li><li>The ability to motivate others and work with a team</li><li>Can you do all of this while working in a high pressure, mentally and physically demanding and environment?</li></ul>After completing Officer training, cadets are commissioned into a Service Corp — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Transport or Communications Information Systems.As a young Officer many more opportunities for development, growth, variety, and responsibility will come your way.<h3>Qualifications</h3>To find out if you have the Minimum Qualifications required to apply for a Cadetship in the Army.Take Note: Additional education qualifications may be required during a Cadet Competition and these will be listed in the Terms and Conditions for that competition.<h3>Age Limitations</h3>Be 18 years of age or over and under 26 years of age on the date mentioned in the notice for the current competition.<h3>Induction</h3>The Cadet Competition is held annually and is the only way for potential candidates to join the Defence Forces to become an Army Line Officer. Candidates undergo psychometric and fitness testing, an interview and a medical exam.Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to complete and sign a Garda Vetting Application Form that, pursuant to Section 8 of the Data Protection Act, 1988, will authorise the Garda Síochána to furnish to the Defence Forces either, a statement that there are no convictions recorded against a candidate, or a statement of convictions, as the case may be.<h3>Training</h3>The purpose of cadet training is to develop character and leadership skills and instil a sense of duty and responsibility in the cadet. To benefit from that training, which is conducted in an environment of strict discipline, the cadet needs mental acuity and physical agility. During 17 months of training an Army Cadet masters basic military skills, such as rifle marksmanship, as well as developing the leadership skills required of an Army Officer. On commissioning the new Officer takes up a leadership position in one of the Army Corps.<h3>Third Level Education</h3>Personnel who have successfully completed their Officer Cadet training and who have not previously attained an Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent may be assigned to a course of study leading to a degree at National University of Ireland, Galway or a course of study leading to a degree at some other third level college of education.<h3>Career Progression</h3>Commissioning is just the start of an Army Officer’s career. Once assigned to an Army Corps a Young Officer will undertake a number of courses to become a fully qualified officer of that corps. The Young Officer must also adjust to the new responsibilities of commanding and training troops.<h3>Pay</h3>Cadets receive a salary from the day they are enlisted. On receiving a commission and depending on whether they are commissioned as a Lt or 2/Lt the payscale changes from that of the cadet. Apply <a href="https://www.military.ie/en/careers/current-competitions/">HERE</a>

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3,000th female apprentice milestone reached as Minister Harris launched new campaign to encourage more to register.<a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a9bf2-3000th-female-apprentice-milestone-reached-as-minister-harris-launches-new-campaign-to-encourage-more-to-register-this-international-womens-day/#find-your-apprenticeship"></a><h2>Minister Harris welcomes apprentice milestone</h2>Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced the 3,000th female apprentice registration.This important milestone was reached as Minister Harris launched a targeted campaign to engage with girls’ schools across Ireland.The campaign highlights:<ul><li>the growing participation and leadership of women in apprenticeship</li><li>building exciting careers</li><li>women’s participation and leadership across industry sectors</li><li>how this opportunity is available to every girl’s school in the country</li></ul>Speaking at an apprenticeship Q&amp;A event to mark International Women’s Day at Our Lady’s School, in Terenure, Dublin, Minister Harris said:<blockquote>“I’m delighted to announce that we have broken through the 3,000 milestone for apprenticeship registrations by women since 2016. It is encouraging that the rate of registrations is accelerating year on year. And the choice of programmes is growing each year, there are 66 apprenticeship programmes now available and later this year we are due to have up to 10 more programmes launched, for quantity surveyors, in horticulture, in farming and a further expansion of tech options.</blockquote><blockquote>“Everyone should have access to these opportunities, and know all the facts, not least all of our young women in school. I am delighted that the National Apprenticeship Office is proactively spreading the word with young women at second level.”</blockquote><h2>Tipping point for enterprise</h2>Director of the National Apprenticeship Office Dr Mary-Liz Trant said:<blockquote>“It is an honour to be back in my old school as the first Director of Ireland’s National Apprenticeship Office. It is wonderful to be starting our ‘Facts, Faces, Futures’ campaign this morning on International Women’s Day 2023 in Our Lady’s School.</blockquote><blockquote>“We are at a tipping point with the enterprise community in Ireland where it is no longer a choice between further or higher, male or female, it is just about talent and the quickest and most reliable way to access it. This is why we have so many new career routes on offer through apprenticeship and why it is more important than ever that girls and women have clear information and signposting.”</blockquote>As part of today’s celebrations, Minister Harris addressed some of Ireland’s future female talent at the school, encouraging students to avail of the excellent opportunities that apprenticeships offer to build 21st-century skills for life, and support their career goals and aspirations.<h2>Facts, Faces, Futures campaign</h2>Three key messages from Facts, Faces, Futures.<h3>Facts</h3>Apprenticeship is packed with diverse role models and women’s success stories and growing numbers of women apprentices and graduates of the apprenticeship route.<h3>Faces</h3>Women are employers, chefs, craftspeople, cyber security specialists, international financial analysts, creators, team members, and leaders. You can be too.<h3>Futures</h3>More and more girls and young women in school can take inspiration from these role models, seeing what they can be and shaping their future careers.The ‘Facts, Faces, Futures’, campaign aims to give school communities, family groups, groups of friends and the whole of society a different way of thinking about apprenticeship.<h2>Increase in woman apprentices</h2>Up until 2016 there were less than 30 women choosing the apprenticeship route annually. However there has been a significant rise in the number of women building careers with 370 women apprentices registering in 2019 and 966 women apprentices registering in 2022.<h2>Find your apprenticeship</h2>We have some apprenticeship opportunities listed <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs?search=apprenticeship">HERE</a>Trainee opportunities listed <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs?search=trainee">HERE</a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs?search=apprenticeship"></a>SOURCE: <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a9bf2-3000th-female-apprentice-milestone-reached-as-minister-harris-launches-new-campaign-to-encourage-more-to-register-this-international-womens-day/">HERE </a>

New Campaign to Encourage more Women to Register for Apprentices

The way we work has changed &amp; just like everything, working from home has both positives and negatives attached!It is easy to leave your desk in the evening feeling drained after a hard day at work, only to realise that your smartwatch has registered less than 1000 steps across the whole day! Keeping active at work does not have to be back-breaking or time-consuming, but every minute that we DO move is a minute well spent.There are many ways to incorporate movement into your daily work-from-home routine, here are a few of our tried and tested favourites:🚶🏽‍♀️Walking Meetings: Where possible, take a walk while discussing business over the phone - this can be a walk around your house, garden, or apartment complex - you may even suggest the same to your colleagues - Specialists say that you need just 30 minutes of walking every day to improve your cardiovascular fitness - all movement is good movement! 🏃🏽Mini-Breaks: Popping to the kitchen to put the kettle on? Why not try some light on the spot jogging while you wait for the kettle to boil, or see how many times you can touch your toes!🧍🏽‍♂️Standing: Try to incorporate standing into your working day, you may have a kitchen counter or similar area where you could stand to work for even a small amount of time each day.🌳Get Outside: Just because you are working from home does not mean you have to stay at home: ➡️ Book an exercise class for after work➡️ Plan an after-work walk ➡️ Walking for 15 minutes during your lunch break adds up to 1 hour and 15 minutes of extra activity to your working week - small changes can make a big difference. 🌅Create a Morning Plan: Taking away the commute is one of the pleasures of working from home, don&#39;t let this precious time go to waste - plan to get active for at least 20 minutes each day before work, you will never regret it &amp; you will enjoy that morning coffee so much more!👚Dress accordingly: If possible, dress in a way that leaves you ready to get active whenever you get a chance. Comfortable clothing can leave you feeling more prepared to exercise when the time is right!⌚Break It Down: For a lot of us &#39;work from homers&#39;, time is still scarce and many of us have extra responsibilities including children/pets / older family members, etc. If your time feels limited, consider the 15 minutes you spend scrolling on social media or reading blogs 😅 could you use these moments to get more active? Social media and streaming platforms have made it possible to have all the resources we need to stay fit and healthy at our fingertips, from YouTube to Food bloggers, there really is no excuse for improving our lifestyle from the comfort of our own homes.Here we have listed some of our favourite videos below, to help you get started on your work-from-home fitness journey: 💪🏽 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q06BFvKCEM">Joe Wicks 10 Minute Feel Good Workout</a>💓 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLXQXbXsZdI">5 Minute Desk Workout</a>💪🏽<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9oSPu0O0A"> Joe Wicks 15 Minute Ultimate Beginners Workout</a>💓 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zrs27EELJA">The Pilates Kitchen - Desk Pilates Movement Break</a>💪🏽 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAq9vV7gkrs">Real-Time Desk Exercises &amp; Stretches </a> Thought-provoking article:- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hPRXxIxsAQ">10 ways to be more active WFH</a> Another point to note is that our diet contributes to both our mental and physical health... Snacking on the job becomes an easy habit to form - but get this, snacking healthy can be just as easy as snacking unhealthy!Check out these desk snack ideas:<ul><li><a href="https://www.fooda.com/blog/14-healthy-snacks-at-work/">14 Healthy Snacks to keep at your Desk</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eatingwell.com/article/44651/healthy-snacks-to-stash-in-your-desk/">Healthy Snack to stash on your Desk</a></li></ul>Just remember: A 5-minute workout is better than no workout at all!

Staying Active While Working From Home

Minister Harris announces more than €40 million in supports for 405 new student accommodation beds at DCUFrom <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-higher-education-innovation-and-science/">Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science</a>Published on 7 March 2023Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced a State investment of more than €40 million to support the delivery of 405 student accommodation beds in DCU.The funding was agreed at Government today, which also noted there is work ongoing with UCD, Trinity and UCC on similar projects, and will support the Housing For All strategy.Speaking today, Minister Harris said:<blockquote>“At the heart of this policy is a commitment to deliver more student accommodation. This is a policy departure for the State but we firmly believe an investment in student accommodation is an investment in our young people.</blockquote><blockquote>“By increasing the number of beds available, we are helping more people access accommodation and also helping to relieve some of the pressures in the housing market.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;I really want to thank the President of DCU Daire Keogh and his team for their commitment and for working with us to provide this project. This follows similar success with University of Limerick, University of Galway and Maynooth University. And we will continue to work with others to get these projects over the line and delivering for the higher education sector.</blockquote><blockquote>“My department and I are working on a strategic policy and methodology for state supported student accommodation provision which I will update Government on by the end of June. This policy approach will acknowledge the importance of appropriate supply and affordability of student accommodation for our higher education sector in meeting the increasing student numbers and realising the commitment of government as set out in Housing for All.”</blockquote>Up to €41 million has been allocated for the new beds as part of the government initiative to activate purpose built student accommodation projects with planning permission.This is Phase 1 of the work with DCU.DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh said:<blockquote>&quot;Dublin City University warmly welcomes this major investment by the government, which enables us to press ahead with ambitious plans to construct accommodation for an additional 400 students on our Glasnevin campus.</blockquote><blockquote>“This construction of purpose-built, on-campus accommodation will alleviate the pressures on students, free up housing for families and support the Housing for All policy.</blockquote><blockquote>“We are grateful to Minister Harris for his determined leadership on this issue and hope that this project will provide a model for similar housing solutions on Higher Education campuses nationally.&quot;</blockquote>This funding will add 405 beds to the 667 new beds approved by Government last November.ORIGINAL SOURCE; <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a51e2-minister-harris-announces-more-than-40m-in-supports-for-405-new-student-accommodation-beds-at-dcu/">https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a51e2-minister-harris-announces-more-than-40m-in-supports-for-405-new-student-accommodation-beds-at-dcu/</a>

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