Scheme sees 52% of interns get jobs

An independent survey of the Government’s JobBridge scheme has revealed 52% of those who completed their placement have secured jobs.

However, the Indecon report also reveals a significant number of interns (59%) have left their placements early, 33% of them because of dissatisfaction.

According to the Department of Social Protection 11,246 people have taken up places on the JobBridge scheme since it began in Jul 2011 and there are currently 5,145 people participating in the scheme. There are also 2,100 places currently available.