Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board launched its first ever webinar on apprenticeships for parents and school leavers on Monday, 10th March. The webinar focused on the diverse and rewarding apprenticeship opportunities available in the Mid-West region through Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of Further Education and Training.
Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Acting Chief Executive and Director of Schools, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, said: “This webinar underscores the vital role apprenticeships play in equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce. We are dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality apprenticeship opportunities that empower individuals and contribute to the economic growth here in our region.”
The one-hour webinar, designed to provide parents with comprehensive information on the benefits of apprenticeships, attracted a significant audience, demonstrating the growing interest in additional pathways to higher education and skilled careers. The event highlighted the lucrative and practical nature of apprenticeships, showcasing the various traditional craft apprenticeships as well as the significant growth in new industry-led apprenticeships since 2016.
Paul Patton, Director of Further Education and Training, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, said: “We are thrilled with the response to our apprenticeship webinar. The engagement from parents was excellent, and it’s clear that there’s a real appetite for information on the high-quality apprenticeship options we support the delivery of here in this region. We’re committed to ensuring that parents and students are fully informed about the pathways to successful and fulfilling careers in the Mid-West.”
Attendees were given detailed insights into the structure of apprenticeship programmes, the support provided by the ETB through its Senior Training Advisor team, and the career progression potential upon completion. The webinar also served as a valuable platform to address parent queries and dispel common misconceptions surrounding apprenticeships.
The webinar opened the ETB’s first ever College of FET Campus Open Week, which provides further opportunities for prospective learners/apprentices and their families to visit multiple campuses across the region, explore the facilities, meet with academic teams, and learn more about the various FET programmes on offer.
If you missed the webinar, you can access the slide deck here and you can watch it back by clicking play on the video below..
If you would like to access more information about apprenticeships and, click on any of the links below:
- Generation Apprenticeship / National Apprenticeship Office Website
- Limerick & Clare ETB FET Options Website
- Limerick & Clare ETB Information & Guidance Team Webpage
- Apprenticeship + FET Options Email Enquiries: coursechoices@lcetb.ie
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