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Mature student work sponsor

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  • 17-01-2014 1:13pm
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    martineire
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    Hi if someone was working in a healthcare setting as a care assistant and was interested in going to collage to do nursing but that person was financially tied down with a mortgage etc. is it possible the employer can sponsor them? What does this sponsorship entail?

    Much needed info if anyone knows anything about this? Thanks


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    WildRosie
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    The HSE offer sponsorship for 10 (I think) healthcare assistants to study nursing each year. As far as I know it's broken down into the regions so for example, there might be two places in Dublin Mid-Leinster. It's awarded to those who get the highest points in the mature student apitude test. I think you have to be employed for two years before you can apply. They pay your salary for the duration of your degree and then you have to work as a nurse for them for 5 years afterwards I believe.

    If you're employed in the private sector, then that would be something to speak to your HR department about and see if they would be willing to sponsor you.


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