The government is launching an ambitious plan to encourage Irish construction workers living abroad to return home and contribute to the construction industry. Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has allocated €750,000 to kickstart a campaign aimed at boosting the number of men and women working in construction across the nation.
Minister Harris emphasizes the urgent need for an additional 50,000 tradespeople and professionals across all construction disciplines over the next decade to meet soaring housing demand. "There are a number of Irish workers with exceptional talents working outside of Ireland, and we need them here helping us construct vital new infrastructure and communities," the minister stated.
Central to the strategy is an outreach program targeting Irish construction emigrants in hubs like London, New York, and Sydney. The campaign will utilize advertising channels tailored for professionals and tradespeople overseas, inviting them to reconnect over the opportunities and benefits of re-establishing roots at home. Harris spoke about asking Irish workers who live abroad to "come home and help build a home."
To maximize appeal, the Higher Education Department will directly engage the expatriate construction community - asking what workplace improvements, lifestyle supports, or policy adjustments could create compelling incentives for a move back to Ireland. While financial bonuses are currently not being offered, the government hopes to unlock other levers to encourage workers to return.
We at Construction Jobs Expo fully support that initiative and believe that bringing skilled countrymen and women back could prove transformative. That's why Construction Jobs Expo enthusiastically welcomes emigrants considering their return at our upcoming Construction Jobs Expo in May.
Construction Jobs Expo takes place at the RDS on 18th May, 2024 and gathers Ireland's top construction employers, training bodies, and policy leaders. Global professionals returning from abroad can rekindle industry connections, interview for premier roles with flexible ramp-up timelines, and access exclusive repatriation advice sessions all under one roof.
With quality construction talent in such high demand domestically, this government initiative signals major momentum ahead for rapidly accelerating hiring across Ireland's building and infrastructure sectors.
Register here for FREE ADMISSION to the Construction Jobs Expo today and meet your next employer. Together, let's build a better Ireland.
We are delighted to have The Teaching Council exhibit at our careers fair this month. You can chat with their team, collect brochures and learn more about what they offer between 10am and 4pm at Jobs Expo Galway on 24th February inside the Inis Mór Ballroom at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. Don’t forget to register to get FREE ADMISSION.
Have you ever thought of becoming a teacher?
If so, you’re in the right place. The Teaching Council can provide you with all the information you need to make the right decision. Before you undertake a teaching qualification, it is important that you are sure it is the correct one for you. The Council can guide you on the right path to becoming a teacher in Ireland.
The Teaching Council is the professional standards body for the teaching profession in Ireland, which promotes and regulates professional standards in teaching. It acts in the interests of the public good while upholding and enhancing standards in the teaching profession.
We are delighted to have the Irish Defence Forces exhibit at our careers fair again this month. Their recruitment team will be available to chat about job opportunities between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, 24th February at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. This will be a free event and will feature the Career Clinic and Agenda Stage. Get your FREE TICKETS right here.
The Irish Defence Forces is the military of Ireland. They encompass the Army, the Naval Service, the Air Corps and the Reserve Defence Forces.
The Army is a standing force and provides the primary capabilities for joint military operations at home and combined military Peace Support Operations abroad.
The Naval Service is the State’s principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. It is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles.
The role of the Air Corps under the Defence Act is to contribute to the security of the State by providing for the Military Air Defence of its airspace.
Recruitment into the Army and naval Service is open all year round. Applications can be made online at our website www.military.ie
Naval Service Recruit training is 22 weeks in duration and the Naval Service are based in Co. Cork. On successful completion of recruit training an able rate can be trained in one of the four branches: Seaman’s Branch, Mechs branch, Logistics Branch or Comms Branch. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and under the age of 27.
Army Recruit training is 15 weeks long followed by the Pte 3* course of training which is 10 weeks in duration. On successful completion of initial training, opportunities are available to serve in a variety of corps and appointments. Apprenticeships in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Engineer electrician, carpenter, plumber, Comms and IT are available to serving soldiers annually. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and under the age of 25.
Officer Cadetships (Army line, Army tech, Air corps pilot, Naval service line, Naval Service tech and Equitation)
The Defence Forces are also looking to enlist Officer Cadets. A Cadet is a Military Officer in training. Officers are the leaders, decision makers and managers of the Defence Forces. They are the platoon commanders in the Army, the pilots in our Air Corps, and the navigators and engineers in the Naval Service. An Officer leads, directs and motivates our frontline troops.
The role comes with very real mental and physical challenges. Officers are expected to lead from the front in all situations. Officer Cadets engage in 17 months training in the Military College, Curragh Camp, Kildare. Here, they cover many basic and practical soldier skills. Additionally, they learn military fields of study before taking up an operational appointment in the Permanent Defence Forces. The Defence Forces is looking for people who have the potential to:
After completing Officer training, cadets are commissioned into a Service Corp — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Supply & Transport or Communications Information Systems. Furthermore, there are opportunities for development, growth, variety and responsibility will come your way.
Technical Graduate Cadetships are offered each year depending on current vacancies in the Engineer and Ordnance Corps. Graduates must possess level 8 qualifications as listed in T&Cs.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or over and under 26 years of age on the date mentioned in the notice for the current competition.
Are you searching for a fulfilling job? Do you want to advance in your career within the Irish medtech sector? We are happy to announce that TE Connectivity will be exhibiting, as well as recruiting, at our upcoming Jobs Expo Galway. Their team will be available to discuss new vacancies and collect CVs from 10am until 4pm at the Galmont Hotel & Spa on February 24th. Don't forget to register to get FREE ACCESS to the Exhibitor Hall, Career Clinic and Agenda Stage seminars. Get your ticket here.
TE Connectivity (TE) is one of the largest medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturers and a partner of choice to the world’s leading medical technology brands. TE provides top tier engineering and manufacturing expertise to help their customers innovate and manufacture key components and minimally invasive medical device solutions for various healthcare specialties/procedures including:
TE are dedicated to helping build medical devices that save lives. They’re focused on reliability and durability, delivering value through a relentless pursuit of the standards that matter most to their customers. With a commitment to progress and an extensive product range, TE enables medical device OEMs, large and small to transform ideas into reality.
Are you considering enroling in a course in 2024? The Atlantic Technological University (formerly GMIT), will be exhibiting at Jobs Expo Galway on 24th February. Their admissions team will be available to chat between 10am and 4pm inside the Inis Mór Ballroom at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. This is a free event. All you need to do is register and show your ticket at the entrance. Get started here.
ATU offers online, flexible and professional development courses, that respond to student demand and deliver skills needed in the marketplace. Built on their expertise and in collaboration with business partners and industry leaders, their accredited courses support students at all stages, regardless of location, to access and continue lifelong learning, develop new skills, and advance their careers.
With over 350 online, blended and on-campus courses available, ATU offers students fully accredited flexible qualifications matched to industry demand. Graduates are equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in their chosen career, create change and build their future.
As a multi-campus university, ATU offers students a diverse range of experiences, from bustling cities to wild Atlantic coastal regions.
With many courses to choose from, students can follow their passion, find their career path and engage in a vibrant university community.
With a continued emphasis on applied learning, small class sizes and a supportive environment, ATU students can immerse themselves in student life and emerge graduate career ready.
Jobs Expo Galway is coming to the Galmont Hotel & Spa on Saturday, 24th February. The careers fair will take place from 10am until 4pm inside theInis Mór Ballroom. In addition to employers recruiting on the day there will be a series of live seminars taking place on the Agenda Stage. Radio and TV presenter, Trishauna Archer will be the event compère for the day. You can get FREE ADMISSION to all seminars and exhibitor booths at Jobs Expo Galway by registering here.
