Why Apply?The Work Placement Programme offers you an alternative if you have been unable to find paid work. If you secure a placement you have an opportunity to keep your skills fresh in a real work environment so that you will be better positioned when applying for your next paid job. If you are a recent Graduate, you gain valuable work experience that you can add to your CV.
How to Apply?
To apply for placements you must be registered with FÁS, and record your ‘expression of interest’ in the Work Placement Programme. You can do this any local FÁS Employment Service Office, or Local Employment Service Office (LES).
If you are already registered with FÁS you can record your ‘expression of interest’ over the phone by calling Freephone 1800 611 116 or direct call 046 9738000.
Not sure if you are registered with FAS? If registered, you will have at some point met with a FÁS Employment Services Officer or a LES Mediator and completed and signed a four page registration form.
Who is Eligible?
Anyone who is unemployed is eligible to apply for the Work Placement Programme.
If you are a graduate with a level 7 qualification you can apply for both the graduate placements (WPP1) and the non-graduate placements (WPP2). Otherwise, you can apply for all non-graduate placements (WPP2).
Do I get Paid?
No. the placement is unpaid and voluntary. However, if you are already in receipt of certain social welfare payments, you may be allowed to retain your payment while on a placement. See FAQs for more information.
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