The National Internship Scheme was launched on 1 July 2011. It provides internship opportunities of either 6 or 9 months for unemployed individuals on the Live Register, at all skills levels. The aim of JobBridge is to assist individuals in breaking the cycle where they are unable to get a job without experience. It provides them with an opportunity to gain valuable experience, relevant knowledge and skills within a working environment. The Scheme is open to organisations in the private, public and community or voluntary sectors. The Scheme has made significant progress to-date. 6,971 jobseekers have commenced their internship since 1 July 2011. There are currently 4,675 interns participating on JobBridge. In addition, there are in excess of 1,750 internship posts currently advertised on the JobBridge website www.jobbridge.ie. See table below for information relating specifically to Cork City and County as at 9 May 2012:
Area
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The number of Host Organisations who have participated to-date
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The number of participating interns (currently)
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The number of interns who have finished an internship
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Cork City
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269
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307
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179
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Cork County
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139
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154
|
51
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Total
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408
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461
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230
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