Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
658. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm the total number of Youthreach centres that have work experience/placements as a component part of their programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20752/24]
View answerAll Youthreach centres are required to have a programme plan for work experience in place. Work experience is a central part of the Youthreach programme and the Youthreach Operational Guidelines requires all centres to have a work experience programme plan to enable learners explore possible career paths through preparing and planning for, participating in and then evaluating a specific work placement.
There is no set proportion of the programme that must be dedicated to work experience but it is recommended that no more than 6 weeks per annum per learner is spent on work experience placements.
