Queen’s University has welcomed nine technicians to its workforce as part of the Technician Apprenticeship Pilot Programme, launched earlier this year.<br />Following a competitive recruitment selection, the nine successful technicians met with colleagues across the university today to learn more about the programme and what it’s like to work at Queen’s. The three-year pilot programme will help the university develop its own workforce, while also providing opportunities for the apprentices to learn while they earn.<br />The pilot will see the nine apprentices undertake paid employment at the university while also attending the Belfast Metropolitan College to complete an NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of their apprenticeship. Following successful completion of the three year paid programme, the technicians will be offered permanent employment in a more senior role.
