Dominic Hannigan
Ceist:274 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to recruit graduates into his Department this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24934/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 May 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department has participated in various internship programmes such as the FÁS Work Placement Programme, Jobbridge — the National Internship Programme run by FÁS and the Willing Able and Mentoring programme run by the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability. The Department recently completed a FÁS Work Placement and currently have three individuals working under the Jobbridge Programme. My Department has recently advertised for two further placements under Jobbridge and one under WAM which I expect will commence shortly. My Department are also currently finalising plans to provide graduate training placements in association with the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI). Under the proposal the RIAI will advertise for, interview, recruit and employ a minimum of two Graduates to be placed with my Department in any one year period on a three year training programme. The programme will give participants the necessary training and work experience on school building projects, through the design and construction phases, to enable them to complete their professional practice examinations.