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Monday, 19 April 2021 09:57

The plan aims to have 10,000 people taking on apprenticeships every year.

Employers will get around 3,000 euro a year if they take on an apprentice as part of a new push for people to take part in the programme.

A new plan aims to see 10,000 people taking on apprenticeships every year by 2025, doubling the number from last year.

There will be extra supports for those who take on women, lone parents, people with a disability and those living in direct provision.

Minister of State, Longford/Westmeath Fianna Fail TD Robert Troy says the scheme will also target non traditional sectors:

Tributes Paid To Westmeath Man Following Search At Midlands Lake

Kyle Geoghegan from Castletown Geoghegan was recovered yesterday at Lough Ennell.
Fire Safety Upgrades Underway at Midlands Hospital

The Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is undergoing works.
Midlands MEP Calls For Schools To Register In EU Education Programme

Schools across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are being encouraged to join the European Union’s ‘Blue Star’ education programme.
Longford-Westmeath TD Demands Measures To Tackle Public Transport Overcrowding

Sorca Clarke says students travelling from Mullingar to Athlone are being left stranded on the side of the road most mornings.
Laois Councillor Calls For Further IDA Engagement

Councillor Ashling Moran wants the IDA to engage with the local authority on the matter.
Former Laois Teacher Fined €1,000 After Striking Colleague's Car

The incident took place in April this year.
Longford-Westmeath TD Slams Online Abuse Against FAI Members

The FAI have sat before the Oireachtas Sports Committee today.
Midlands Digitalisation Expert Expresses Concerns Over New Open AI Model

Open AI is postponing the release of its newest artificial intelligence model Astra 6.1.

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