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Department of Social Protection

Department of Social Protection. Colm O Connor Employment Services JobsPlus JobBridge National Internship Scheme. Payments. Value set at two levels biased in favour of the more long term unemployed - recruits unemployed for more than 12 months but less than 24 months: €7,500

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Department of Social Protection

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  1. Department of Social Protection • Colm O Connor Employment Services • JobsPlus • JobBridge National Internship Scheme

  2. Payments • Value set at two levels biased in favour of the more long term unemployed - • recruits unemployed for more than 12 months but less than 24 months: €7,500 • recruits unemployed for more than 24 months: €10,000 • Payable monthly in arrears, over a two year period – while employee retained

  3. Some Conditions • Jobs must be ‘full-time’ at least 30 hours p/w spanning at least four days p/w • Employers must be compliant with Irish tax and employment laws • Eligible jobs must not displace any other employee • Recruits must have been unemployed for a period of at least 12 continuous months • No limit on number eligible recruits per employer • Available to employers filling new vacancies as consequence of natural turnover.

  4. The JobsPlus ProcessIn Five Easy Steps Looking to recruit a new employee? First, register for JobsPlus – its easy. Go to www.jobsplus.ie and register. Advertise Job Candidates verify their eligibility with Jobs Plus Return JP1 form to Jobs Plus when you identify candidate Approval received and EFT payments to you commence

  5. Jobbridge Internship Programme Main Objectives of the Scheme • Internships for 6/9 months duration • Keep those on the live register at all skill levels close to the Labour Market • Provide an opportunity to gain quality work experience • Give employers opportunity to contribute to activation agenda and assess potential employees • Over 60% of Interns are in employment within 6 months of completing Jobbridge

  6. 1. Overview – How it works Design Features of the Scheme • Dedicated Website www.jobbridge.ie • €50 top-up internship allowance and customer maintains their current SW entitlement • Paid by Department of Social Protection by EFTto Interns

  7. 1. Overview – How it works JobBridge Website • Own brand and website – includes • HO and Individual areas, FAQs, steps to apply, etc. • “Toolkit of best practice options” • Dedicated Support Available • “Contact us” to notify about concerns • Announcements Page www.jobbridge.ie

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