Apprentice ICT specialists Civil Service - 2 year programme

Sullie

Did anyone hear anything on this, anyone know how many they're taking?

Tweezer

Sullie wrote: »

Did anyone hear anything on this, anyone know how many they're taking?

Yep heard back alright and 20 places in each stream.

Kimbot

runawaybishop wrote: »

you move to EO after 2 years which is 30kish so that's not bad.

IS that not done away with these days?

Sullie

So oom in the 70s not a hope?

Pronto63

My son got 85 in OOM

Sullie

Have they any chance if only 20 places

Pronto63

Tweezer wrote: »

Yep heard back alright and 20 places in each stream.

Is this confirmed by PAS?

How long is panel open for?

I think this intake is for an immediate start do they plan another intake in Sept?

Tweezer

Pronto63 wrote: »

Is this confirmed by PAS?

How long is panel open for?

I think this intake is for an immediate start do they plan another intake in Sept?

I can’t post links but if you look for the press release on google from dept. of expenditure and reform dated 8 Feb it states the intake numbers.

No mention of any further intakes and if the panel will remain open beyond this intake in that. But PAS haven’t really been forthcoming regarding information for certain regarding numbers and the panel that is true.

Especially considering the mention of a “big” recruitment campaign in the advertisements, the fact there were only 40 places kind of contradicts that especially if they just drop the current panel.

irishbigfoot

Tweezer wrote: »

I can’t post links but if you look for the press release on google from dept. of expenditure and reform dated 8 Feb it states the intake numbers.

No mention of any further intakes and if the panel will remain open beyond this intake in that. But PAS haven’t really been forthcoming regarding information for certain regarding numbers and the panel that is true.

Especially considering the mention of a “big” recruitment campaign in the advertisements, the fact there were only 40 places kind of contradicts that especially if they just drop the current panel.

Link to the article https://www.per.gov.ie/en/government-leads-the-way-on-ict-apprenticeship-donohoe/

PJKileen

Do ye think there's a chance of getting it if on both streams in low thirties. Presumably panels are more or less same people? And they're taking 40.
Anyone successful on one stream but much lower ranked on other stream?

Jesus Wept

Pronto63 wrote: »

My son got 85 in OOM

Hello number neighbour.

PJKileen wrote: »

Do ye think there's a chance of getting it if on both streams in low thirties. Presumably panels are more or less same people? And they're taking 40.
Anyone successful on one stream but much lower ranked on other stream?

This was possible??
Thought it was just one application. Or I ticked that I was interested in both, can't recall.

rattles2

Anyone else feel that 20 per stream (40 total) is not nearly enough.

IxMan

Not nearly enough if you've placed over the magical 20! I asked in the interview, they said they didn't have a definite number

Tweezer

Some updated info, they are still confirming the number of vacancies and the panel has no closing date. So still some hope for the future if you aren’t part of the first intake.

Pronto63

Tweezer wrote: »

Some updated info, they are still confirming the number of vacancies and the panel has no closing date. So still some hope for the future if you aren’t part of the first intake.

Reassuring to hear.

Keep us updated.

Jesus Wept

Anyone else get two msgs within quick succession the day they came? My number dropped 12 places within 10 mins. Exciting stuff, it's like Top of the pops.

Pronto63

Jesus Wept wrote: »

Anyone else get two msgs within quick succession the day they came? My number dropped 12 places within 10 mins. Exciting stuff, it's like Top of the pops.

Maybe you got different numbers for different streams?

Jesus Wept

Pronto63 wrote: »

Maybe you got different numbers for different streams?

Correct, thanks, and a weaker ranking in the one I had a preference towards.

neevobeevo

Just wondering if anyone placed on either streams for this panel has been given a date to begin training and if so where were you placed on panel? Would appreciate any info as PAS aren't very forthcoming with info!

martinnolan88

Reply from Public Jobs:

"Thank you for your email. The ICT Apprentice is due to begin at the end of April. We have assigned 17 candidates on both streams – Infrastructure and Software.
 
We do not plan on assigning more as there is a limited number of placements. However should any of the assigned candidates withdraw their application, we will then look to the panel for a replacement."


Yet they are on about hundreds of participants on the FIT website brochure. (Can't link it because I'm new)

dylan123454321

17 is very low. I know it's a pilot scheme but I expected at least 20.

At least they made a panel. If they choose to continue the scheme I imagine they'll go back to that.

pillphil

martinnolan88 wrote: »

Reply from Public Jobs:

"Thank you for your email. The ICT Apprentice is due to begin at the end of April. We have assigned 17 candidates on both streams – Infrastructure and Software.
 
We do not plan on assigning more as there is a limited number of placements. However should any of the assigned candidates withdraw their application, we will then look to the panel for a replacement."


Yet they are on about hundreds of participants on the FIT website brochure. (Can't link it because I'm new)

This is the first run of this for Public Sector, FIT has been running similar private sector programs for the last 3 or 4 years. Usually around 20 per stream per iteration.

rattles2

17 Damn that's low probably wouldnt have bothered applying if it i'll just go back to applying with my bachelor in Networking in the private sector. I don't get why they said after the interview I was in the qualifying standard when clearly anything under the top 17 isnt.

creativedrinker

I hope after the first one starts they start a few more groups, 34 spots seems small for the number they put on the panel

Bigfoot143

I was placed in the 40’s on the OOM after the interview stage. It must have been a strong field of candidates, I thought I preformed well at the interview. Remember folks this is a pilot scheme and the CS will monitor the current crop of 34 candidates to see if it is a success or not, that is why they are saying “ no plans to call further candidates” they are playing it safe. If they decide to continue with the program, I see them dipping into the panel a few times more, so if you’re 68 or under on your stream, I think there is hope. Normally panels remain open for a year, I know the last competition for EO I did, they stated a year. It would be such a waste on their behalf and a disservice to the candidates who made the grade on the OOM not to call further people from the current panel if they decide to proceed with the program. Best of luck to everyone on the OOM, I hope a large portion of ye get called

Jesus Wept

How did this go for selected?