Description
Apprenticeships are becoming more varied from Consortium led apprenticeships, referred to as New apprenticeships offered in IT, Industry, Transport, Hospitality, Finance and more alongside the traditional craft apprenticeships, such as carpenter or electrician. This route allows students to “Earn and Learn” and gain qualifications from Level 6 upwards.
You will get insight from careers guidance perspective along with college/course options to suit all levels, professional body insight and hear from industry.
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers for 2026 include Mary Dunne FET Manager with responsibilities of Apprenticeships @LCETB, Limerick/Clare ETB.
Past guest speakers include Annamarie Woods CMETB on OEM Engineering Technician Apprenticeships + Alana Kernan Graduate OEM Apprentice 2025; Sean Kelly Gas Networks Ireland, James Heffernan Tipperary ETB on apprenticeships + graduate apprentice Jack Kirwan 2024; Emma Britton ATU Sligo Civil Engineering apprenticeship, Michelle Lambert FIT (looking at IT apprenticeships) 2023; National Apprentice Office, TUS Access to Apprenticeship Program, FTAI and Logistics Associate Apprenticeships LAA, Johnson & Johnson as well as apprentices/graduates.
Timing
0-53 minutes: Synergy Careers, Julie O’Connor talks about who is best suited to the apprenticeship route, typical requirements, range of apprenticeship options, and tips on resources and links to support you finding an apprentice and back-up options.
0-12 minutes: FET Manager @LCETB, Mary Dunne gives a regional insight on Apprenticeship v Traineeship, Earnings & additional funding + more