Electric.ie May/June 2021

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 37 Industry News New five-year plan to reform Apprenticeships ർ Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills Simon Harris, T.D. recently addressed over 250 stakeholders on the new five-year Action Plan for Apprenticeship. T he event included a panel discussion with representatives from SOLAS, the Higher Education Authority, Ibec, CIF and ICTU and was attended by participants from across enterprise and the education and training system. Addressing the event, Minister Harris said: “We share a common goal for apprenticeship to be seen as a path to successful careers, and for these opportunities to be available across all sectors of the economy, in all parts of the country and leading to qualifications at all levels. "We have an ambitious reform plan, which will increase the number of apprentices and make it an attractive option for all. Employers, unions, industry representatives, learners and education sector stakeholders will be at the heart of the system, while the voice of apprentices themselves will continue to be a central voice. "By 2025, I look forward to seeing an apprentice population which will be more representative of the general population – in terms of gender, socioeconomic background, disability and ethnicity.” The Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 was published by the Department last week and contains ambitious targets to reform the system, including a target to reach 10,000 new registrations every year by 2025 and new financial supports for employers. Apprenticeships provides a real option for our young people who have been most disenfranchised by Covid-19 measures. It provides a route to practical qualifications in new and emerging areas. More information on apprenticeships can be found on www.gov.ie/therightcourse. A copy of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 is available at this link as well. T 041 983 5611 T 01 842 6255 E sales@elemex.ie elemex.ie Sanbra Fyffe Ltd , Instantor Works, Santry Avenue, Dublin D09 K160 Dual or single element immersions available in a variety of materials to suit different levels of water hardness. IRELANDS LEADING IMMERSION HEATERS Elemex - Half Page Ad - Jun19.indd 1 20/06/2019 12:25