Apprenticeships – real life learning
An apprenticeship is an exciting and proven way for employers to develop talent for their company and industry.
Apprenticeships are designed by industry-led groups, supporting growth and competitiveness, opening up exciting and rewarding careers with learning grounded in the practical experience of undertaking a real job. Apprentices earn while they learn and build valuable work-ready skills in a chosen occupation.
BCD Engineering, located in Charleville, currently have vacancies for apprentice metal fabricators, pipe fitters and polishers (subject to satisfactory leaving cert results) All training is done under Solus criteria.
Since 1983, BCD has delivered high purity process systems worldwide to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Food & Beverage and Chemical industries. With particular expertise in Product Formulation, Clean in Place, Clean Utilities and Thermal Treatment, our engineers are continually challenged to develop innovative process, mechanical & automation solutions.
These solutions can be constructed as Modular Skids in our skid workshops comprising of 4000m2 of assembly space with dedicated testing utilities and facilities; or they can be part assembled, piped and wired on site by our field installation team.
For more information call 063-30200 or email hr@bcd. ie before August 31st. The key to the success of any college experience is developing ‘soft skills’.
These skills are acquired in college and are absolutely necessary in the workplace. Everything you learn in college, no matter how small, can lead to a more successful life and career.
“Soft skills are always important to have,” says Trayc Keevans, Global FDI Director at Morgan McKinley.
“Graduates who have had the benefit of working in a summer job, or participated in an Erasmus programme, will be well positioned to develop very strong soft skills that will be visible to any prospective employer.” These ‘soft skills’ include:
In college and the workplace, there may be conflicts between personalities and there may be a situation you need to work through. The ability to develop a solution to a problem within a reasonable time is a skill that employers value.
This is the top ‘soft skill’ required as it is needed in every situation you will find yourself in. Communicating effectively, both written and
Problem-solving - Communication -
verbally, to get your point across will help you when you need to debate, to give a presentation, to network or to negotiate. This is of utmost importance in the workplace, especially as it is a skill required for job interviews.
In college and
Team-player -
at work, you will usually be asked to work closely with colleagues or in teams. Learning how to act in a team structure and how to set yourself apart is important for progression anywhere. Getting to class or meetings on time and
Time-management -
delivering your projects by the deadline are vital if you want to be successful.
In college, you will have the opportunity to show your leadership skills in groups. Being a leader is necessary if you want to progress to a higher role.
Leadership -