Colm Burke
Ceist:104. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence the efforts to promote careers in the Defence Forces particularly among school leavers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13360/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 9 March 2022
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The military authorities have advised that advertising for recruitment campaigns is placed across all major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok); radio stations, along with Spotify/Acast adverts being placed on digital radio. Adverts will also be placed on popular webpages.
In addition to proactively engaging with ‘gatekeepers’, by participating in relevant events such as career guidance counsellor conferences, the Defence Forces continue to be engaged in providing career talks within schools, regularly participating in virtual career talks through career guidance websites and holding regular 'Question and Answer' sessions on social media channels with the desired demographic.
Gender-balanced recruitment teams attend TY events and other recruitment/job fairs where newly updated recruitment information booklets, leaflets and merchandise are available.
The Defence Forces remain committed to promoting careers within the organisation and so optimising the number of personnel inducted. In 2022 this will entail General Service Recruits, Cadets, Air Corps Apprentice Aircraft Technicians and specialists for the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service being targeted.