Revised application and selection processes have been introduced to support jobseekers, to advise them on eligibility requirements and the implications, if any of summer/seasonal and part-time employment. Potential applicants are being advised to make early contact with the Department and not to wait until course offers are confirmed by the Central Applications Office or other educational providers.
I contacted my local INTREO office at the earliest opportunity to discuss the effect of summer/seasonal and part time employment on my BTEA rate. I was totally misled and given incorrect information. I was given the incorrect information 3 times and engaged in summer employment on the basis of this. The BTEA department in Carrick on Shannon provided this misinformation on the 7th of July by email. I submitted a letter from my employer confirming my part time hours for the academic year which is allowed by BTEA operational guidelines, but have still had my rate cut. IF I could get a P45 from my employer and then get them to rehire me apparently that would reinstate my rate. Absolutely ridiculous. Anyone I have spoken to who is on BTEA is now terrified to work for the summer period between academic years and certainly will not do it with a view to maintaining some financial incentive from continued part time work.
Clare Burke
Posted on 21 Sep 2014 9:34 pm
Revised application and selection processes have been introduced to support jobseekers, to advise them on eligibility requirements and the implications, if any of summer/seasonal and part-time employment. Potential applicants are being advised to make early contact with the Department and not to wait until course offers are confirmed by the Central Applications Office or other educational providers.
I contacted my local INTREO office at the earliest opportunity to discuss the effect of summer/seasonal and part time employment on my BTEA rate. I was totally misled and given incorrect information. I was given the incorrect information 3 times and engaged in summer employment on the basis of this. The BTEA department in Carrick on Shannon provided this misinformation on the 7th of July by email. I submitted a letter from my employer confirming my part time hours for the academic year which is allowed by BTEA operational guidelines, but have still had my rate cut. IF I could get a P45 from my employer and then get them to rehire me apparently that would reinstate my rate. Absolutely ridiculous. Anyone I have spoken to who is on BTEA is now terrified to work for the summer period between academic years and certainly will not do it with a view to maintaining some financial incentive from continued part time work.