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Struggling to find the right talent? Recruiting apprentices doesn’t have to be complicated. As Northern Ireland’s leading early talent experts, we here to help you build a skilled, future-ready team. 💡 Let’s explore how apprenticeships can drive your business growth. 👉 Claim your free consultation today and take the first step toward unlocking new talent: https://bit.ly/4kJUu2a

🥹 Such a lovely response to our interview clinic webinar   100% said it helped them feel better prepared for an interview!   Many commented on how helpful it was to hear from real-life experiences, thanks again to Katie Embleton from AECOM and Jenny Owers McGlone from 3173 for sharing your top tips.     Feedback included:   ‘Very informative and helpful in giving opinions from multiple people and their experiences both from applicant and interviewer perspectives’   ‘Helpful and makes me confident’   ‘Every tip was helpful! I will try to implement every tip on my way!   Now it’s over to the applicants, we wish you all the best with your upcoming apprenticeship interviews!  

🚨 Final call - employers sign up by Friday 🚨 📢 Employers – We Need You! Help shape the future workforce by offering a 3-day work experience placement (June 17-19) for students in Antrim and Newtownabbey. 🤔 Why Get Involved? ✔️ Give young people valuable real-world experience. ✔️ Connect easily – schools are already signed up and eager to engage! ✔️ Strengthen your local community and future talent pipeline. 🌍 Find out more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03bggW60 ⏳ Deadline: THIS FRIDAY! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to inspire and support the next generation. 📩 Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q03bggGd0

😲 70+ aspiring apprentices have signed up for our Workplus interview clinic on Thursday! What are your top tips for interviews? I'm sure there are a few funny stories out there of what NOT to do? We are grateful to have Katie Embleton from AECOM and Jenny Owers McGlone from 3173 join us to share their experiences.

Join us for the final session in our Small Business Seminar series on People & Productivity, where we’ll explore workforce development strategies, including apprenticeships, funding opportunities, and productivity enhancement. Aileen McAvoy from Danske Bank UK will provide valuable insights on neurodiversity and mentoring programs, while Richard Kirk from Workplus will highlight practical operational plans to help small businesses attract and retain top talent. This event in partnership with Belfast City Council and Danske Bank UK kicks off with networking and breakfast, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, engage in discussions, and gain actionable advice on the resources available to support business growth and success. Register today https://lnkd.in/eE5jqrgE

❗️MORE EMPLOYERS NEEDED - WORK EXPERIENCE SIGN-UP DEADLINE EXTENDED❗️ We are excited to be able to offer 100+ opportunities to schools in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area..but we have demand for more! If you can join other employers in offering placements between 17-19 June, please sign up today -https://lnkd.in/eH8rjayW You can read more about the programme here- https://lnkd.in/ezaB859p Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Workplus

🤯 What a response to work experience 2025! Workplus and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council want to thank all the companies who have signed up to provide work experience placements 17-19 June. There's still time to get your name on the list! You can find out more information here - https://hubs.ly/Q038CVJB0 Ready to get involved? Sign up here https://hubs.ly/Q038CTL90 Thanks to: Almac Group Armstrong Solicitors (NI) Ltd Belfast International Airport CDE Group CITB NI Contact Marketing (NI) Ltd H & J Martin Limited Holiday Inn Express IPC Mouldings The JANS Group Lloyds Banking Group McKeever Hotels Queen's University Belfast Revolution Productions Secret Stash SAM The Junction Translink Troup Bywaters + Anders Wrightbus

🙌 Pupils in Newtownabbey get inspired about local STEM careers during NI Science Festival 2025   Workplus was delighted to be working alongside THRIVE to help shine a light on local STEM careers during #NISF25.     CDE Group and firmus energy visited local primary schools in Newtownabbey to inspire local pupils about the exciting STEM careers that are on their doorstep.   Thanks so much to Olga Pollock, Chartered MCIPD, Tara Coll and Alex Humphrey for taking the time to talk to the pupils. It’s exciting to think of the impact this could make on future career choices for these pupils and it’s clear to see the schools enjoyed the presentations…..   ‘Last week Alex from CDE Group visited our school and spoke to both year 7 classes about his job as an engineer. The talk was excellent and Alex had brought some visuals to do a practical and prepared a very informative PowerPoint. The children were really engaged and asked lots of interesting questions. He did inspire them and they learnt about what a career in engineering could involve.’ P7 teachers, Whitehouse Primary school   ‘‘The children enjoyed learning about job opportunities and careers in engineering from the talk from Firmus Energy. It was great to have Tara, a student engineer there to chat about girls going into engineering and other STEM careers. The talk was informative and interesting, with some great discussion points afterwards. P7 teacher, Abbotts Cross Primary School   ‘Thank you for arranging for Olga and Andy from Firmus to come in and have a chat with the year 7s. They really enjoyed it.’  Vice Principal, ST James Primary School   👏Well done to everyone involved!

Work Experience – why get involved? 🤔 Hear from Jill Murray from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council about the Work Experience programme. Get involved and provide meaningful experiences that can encourage the next generation of talent into your industry. If you’re an employer you can find out more here: https://lnkd.in/diZR3cKc

🤔 Why get involved in Work Experience 2025? We're delighted to be partnering with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to coordinate work experience for schools in the borough. How does it work? 📆 Coordinated Placements: Join with other employers in the area to offer 3 days’ work experience on 17-19 June 🔗 Easy Connections: The Workplus platform will promote your opportunities to schools 🎯 Choice & Match: pupils select your opportunity based on their interests and career aspirations Join this exciting initiative to eliminate the ‘it’s all about who you know’ culture of work experience and empower pupils to connect with local employers to explore the exciting careers available on their doorstep. What to hear more? Register your interest today and we will be in touch with more information: https://hubs.ly/Q035Z2Nj0