Scheme Benefits

1. 1. Access to motivated talent: Tap into a pool of eager trainees – ready to gain skills and contribute to your business, with job preferences matched to your specific needs.

   2. Cost-Free Training Support: Benefit from a fully funded training programme where Jobsplus covers the trainees’ allowances (ranging from the national minimum wage up to €7.50 per hour, depending on the occupation), reducing your financial burden while building a skilled workforce.

   3. Flexible Skill Development: Shape trainees through 270 hours of on-the-job training at your premises, tailored to your operational requirements, plus 50 hours of off-the-job training delivered by Jobsplus, ensuring a well-rounded skill set.

Our next intake opens in late August/early September 2026. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as applications open

Eligibility Criteria

• All Employers: Including self-employed individuals, registered Voluntary Organisations, NGOs, and entities in the public sector and service.

• Flexibility in Candidate Selection: Employers can choose their own trainees or receive assistance from Jobsplus in finding suitable candidates.

• Commitment to Skill Development: Employers dedicated to enhancing their workforce's skills and knowledge.

Scheme Documentation

Traineeship Scheme Employer FAQs

Job Catalogue

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