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Katelyn Cummins hopes to inspire other women to consider apprenticeships

Laois Rose hopes to inspire women to become apprentices

As pupils prepare to start their Leaving Cert in just a few days, we are hearing from young people who took alternative paths to the CAO.

Leaving Cert • 01 Jun

Ciara Harrington is in the second year of her hairdressing course and says she 'followed her heart' when she chose to undertake the apprenticeship

Apprenticeship the right choice for young Carlow woman

With this year's Leaving Cert results out on Friday there will be much talk about points and college places, but for many, an apprenticeship will be the path they choose.

Leaving Cert • 23 Aug 23

A Public Service Apprenticeship Leadership Group will oversee implementation

Plans to double public service apprenticeship places

The Government has announced plans for nine new apprenticeship programmes in the public service.

Business • 15 Aug 23

The Connect trade union is calling for employment agreements such as full maternity pay, parental leave and enhanced supports for women's health and welfare

Call to increase female participation in trades

The Connect trade union is calling for actions to be taken by industry to increase female participation in trade apprenticeships.

Ireland • 18 Nov 22

The new funding will allow for a significant expansion in electrical, plumbing and carpentry apprenticeship places

€20m in funding to expand apprenticeship provision

€20m in capital funding is being rolled out to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships.

Business • 26 Mar 21

The plan suggests the introduction of month-long apprenticeship modules at second level

Apprenticeship training suggested for transition year

'Taster' apprenticeship training could be offered to transition year students in future as part of a new strategy for the further education and training sector published today.

Education • 16 Jul 20

Ireland Skills Live is a three day expo which aims to promote college courses, apprenticeships and traineeships that offer skills and on-the-job learning

Ireland Skills Live to promote on-the-job learning

123 finalists are competing in the inaugural Irish National Skills Live finals at the RDS over the next three days.

Business • 21 Mar 19

Minister for Education Joe McHugh and Minister for Business, Innovation and Enterprise Heather Humphreys were at the launch

Equipment manufacturing apprenticeship is launched

The managing director of a leading forklift manufacturer has said he believes there is a need to review the perception of apprenticeships in Ireland.

Ireland • 14 Jan 19

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