Apprenticeships!

Hope11229933

I thought I would start a new chat on this topic as I am interested in finding out what people's opinions are and also what info everyone has on the subject. I am a little confused as to what form it will take and whether the option will be available in this autumn's recruitment drive....

Goonerdee

I havent heard of this.

Homer01

Goonerdee wrote: »

I havent heard of this.

DCC Drew Harris mentioned it a few months when talking about the new campaign along with an online IST and shorter overall recruitment process.

I think he was just giving possible options they were looking at.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39504777

Consideration is also being given to alternative entry routes into the PSNI, such as police constable apprenticeship schemes, DCC Harris revealed.

Goonerdee

Mmm, I wonder why he would think that would work? Would it be for 16-18 year olds? I think the RUC had a cadet scheme for young people to join and learn about policing, a bit like the Army cadets only for older kids.

Homer01

Odd idea indeed. Is it aimed at those without necessary educational requirements or those from minority groups?

Goonerdee

Homer01 wrote: »

Odd idea indeed. Is it aimed at those without necessary educational requirements or those from minority groups?

http://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2017/04/05/news/psni-produce-plan-to-get-more-catholics-into-force-988607/

If you read the last bit it looks like it will be used to target under represented groups.