ESB has announced it will recruit 300 apprentices over the next five years as part of a large scale recruitment and development programme.

The announcement took place at the ESB Networks Training Centre in Portlaoise where Network Technician apprentices complete 23 weeks of training during their four-year electrical apprenticeship. This is in addition to 42 weeks spent in Solas and the IT colleges, and significant on-the-job training segments.

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ESB Chief Executive Pat O'Doherty said: "This programme is a critical part of the ongoing development and transformation of ESB. We are Ireland’s leading energy company, our staff are among the best in the world and are recognised globally for their skills in the energy sector. We want to continue to renew and develop this workforce, for our company and our economy. I am very pleased to announce that we will be recruiting 300 new apprentices on a phased basis over the next five years. This represents a €40m investment in the training and development of our future workforce."

(CD/MH)