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In a landmark moment for education and cross-border cooperation, the first-ever all-island apprenticeship programme has been launched, marking a new chapter in how Ireland and Northern Ireland develop talent for the future.

In a landmark moment for education and cross-border cooperation, the first-ever all-island apprenticeship programme has been launched, marking a new chapter in how Ireland and Northern Ireland develop talent for the future.

Apprentices from Galway took to the stage at the WorldSkills Ireland Heroes Showcase at the RDS Dublin.

Deputy Mairéad Farrell, TD for Galway West, said this week that the craft apprenticeship system is still failing young people.

As part of its annual information evening for adult learners, University of Galway is outlining a new suite of courses to support people looking to upskill in response to evolving industry needs, including a new diploma series in advanced manufacturing.

The OEM Engineering Apprenticeship is a three-year Level 6 programme where you learn a wide range of engineering skills such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, electronics hydraulics, robotics and much more.

The recent GRETB (Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board) graduation ceremony highlighted the success and growth of apprenticeship programmes throughout Galway and Roscommon.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins have this week announced €17 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector.

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) will honour its three World Skills Ireland champions and their mentors at a ceremony later this month, following All-Ireland wins for a quarter of the TU’s entries.

Ibec’s Irish Medtech Association and Polymer Technology Ireland, the Ibec groups which represents the medtech, and polymer sectors, celebrated over 600 apprentices now engaged with the Manufacturing Technician Level 6, Manufacturing Engineer Level 7 and Polymer Processing Technologist Level 7 apprenticeship programmes at special ‘Talent to Thrive’ event hosted by the Irish Medtech Association Board at The G Hotel, Galway last week.