Working for Work : Chapter 6 : Training & Education

The Work Placement Programme

The Work Placement Programme is a Government supported programme that brings employers and the unemployed together for a work experience placement for a maximum duration of nine months.

If you are unemployed and have not secured paid work, the programme allows you to apply your existing skills and gain new competencies and valuable experience in a workplace setting.

Is the Work Placement Programme only for graduates or can non-graduates apply?

Yes, the Work Placement Programme is open to Graduates and Non Graduates

e.g.

Stream 1 -- aimed at Graduates who have been awarded a qualification at Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications

Stream 2 -- aimed at those who are unemployed for three months

Will I get paid?

There is no payment for a placement on the Work Placement Programme. However, if you are in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment, you can retain this payment.

How many places are available?

The Work Placement Programme was expanded in 2010 to provide an additional 5,000 places in the public service and a further 500 placements for graduates in the private sector. The total number of places available on the Work Placement Programme is:

Sector Work Placement Programme Number of Places Private Sector WPP 1 (Graduate) 1,500 Private Sector WPP 2 (Non-Graduate) 1,000 Public Sector WPP 1 & WPP 2 (Graduate and Non-Graduate) 5,000 Total 7,500

 

How can I find out more?

You can log onto www.fas.ie and go to the Job Bank or drop into your local FÁS Employment Services Office.

Last Updated: 01/09/2011 ^ back to top