Ricky Kirk

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@SorchaEastwood Well said Sorcha. Things are changing but it needs employers to be connected into the system, helping young people and parents see the amazing jobs out there…then giving them a clear path to take their next step

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@Dingeroobaby @fesshole 🤐

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@peterlynas @BBCNewsNI @EAUKnews @PublicLeaderUK @DavidSm71208187 Natural

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

👀 Who gets the job? Inspiring future HR professionals...https://t.co/n1a1EUv3uB @CIPD_NI @CIPD

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@SeamusLeheny PJ says stay away from paintballing

[Instil @instil]

Last week Oscar hosted The Instil Podcast where he was joined by Caleb and @_richardkirk from @_workplus to discuss the benefits of apprenticeships and why they are a great way to start a career in software development.

Here is a link to the podcast: https://t.co/oXDsDv9rjM

[Instil @instil]

Kicking off #NationalApprenticeWeek by chatting to @_richardkirk from @_workplus with Oscar and Caleb about their experience as apprentices at Instil. Check in later this week for the full interview. #InstilPassion #InstilConfidence

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@QUBPeopleFirst @QUBTechnicians @unibirmingham @_workplus @Gill_Riddell Thanks for having me! Really enjoyed hearing from @QUBTechnicians as they develop their #apprenticeships

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@Mary_Duffin Hi @Mary_Duffin - how can we help?

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

Can't wait to see the final cut!

[AI @automatedintel]

📽️@automatedintel are excited to share some behind the scenes shots of an upcoming collaborative video with @_workplus where our Apprentice Software Engineer, Kombo, talks about his role, the importance of #apprenticeships in the workplace and his reasons for a career change.

[AI @automatedintel]

📽️@automatedintel are excited to share some behind the scenes shots of an upcoming collaborative video with @_workplus where our Apprentice Software Engineer, Kombo, talks about his role, the importance of #apprenticeships in the workplace and his reasons for a career change.

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

Sheer magic for the kids across the aisle. Amid the shrieks of delight one shouts “I LOVE THE BUS!”. Nice work @Translink_NI

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

With a little bit of planning, places can draw away from the mundane

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

Final speaker at ALC conference @_richardkirk from @_workplus explains how the organisation links apprentices with employers. He also provides an insight into the reality of apprenticeships.

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@CommonsNIAC There aren't as many students leaving NI as you might think. Anecdotes abound but @UlsterUniEPC data tells the real story.

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

What’s the craic, kraken?

[Workplus @_workplus]

🚕 Taxi driver to 💻 software engineer. These are the doors that apprenticeships open.

“I wanted to do something with my life…I thought I was capable…I needed something more”. Inspiring words from @automatedintel apprentice, Kombo. Thanks @BBCMarkSimpson

#growyourown 🌱

[FSB Northern Ireland @FSB_NI]

FSB UK Chair of Policy & Advocacy @tinamckenz representing SMEs at @Conservatives Conf giving a robust Northern Ireland reception to @trussliz @KwasiKwarteng @Jacob_Rees_Mogg & @scullyp calling for urgent resolution of the NI Protocol and no delays in energy payments for NI biz

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

@LynneRainey1 I see you've used the righteous anger emoji...apt.

[Ricky Kirk @_richardkirk]

Sad reading. If more universities, young people, employers, parents and schools catch the vision for degree level #apprenticeships we would avoid this. Apprentices earn from the start, have no student debt, are mentored and drop-outs are negligible https://t.co/71sytOUkVL