Apprenticeships

Earning as you learn is proving a major draw

Apprenticeship registrations have almost doubled since 2020, and should hit the 10,000 target this year with new streams coming online.

EDUCATION 2 July 2025

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MTU and James Whelan Butchers tackling food waste by degrees

MTU and James Whelan Butchers tackling food waste by degrees

EDUCATION 25 June 2025

Coolmore Stud hosts careers day for over 700 students

Coolmore Stud hosts careers day for over 700 students

RECRUITMENT 16 April 2025

Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland

Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland

Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland

EDUCATION 29 January 2025

‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

EDUCATION 22 January 2025

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The art of craft butchery is in safe hands

The art of craft butchery is in safe hands

Over 60 graduates have come through the National Craft Butchery Apprenticeship in the last six years as demand continues to rise writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 1 January 1970

Careers: Government needs to do more for dealerships

Careers: Government needs to do more for dealerships

Ahead of this year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, labour shortages and interest rates are two of the challenges facing the sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.

RECRUITMENT 1 January 1970

WorldSkills Ireland: talented students and apprentices

WorldSkills Ireland: talented students and apprentices

WorldSkills Ireland 2024 is aimed at showcasing the broad variety of career opportunities in the skills sector through practical demonstrations and competitions, writes Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 1 January 1970

‘Everyone deserves excellence in education and training’

‘Everyone deserves excellence in education and training’

Education and Training Boards (ETBs) have appealed to all political parties to tackle inequality in the next programme for government at their annual conference in Wexford, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 1 January 1970

‘We need more skilled people across multiple sectors’

‘We need more skilled people across multiple sectors’

WorldSkills Ireland 2024 is returning to the RDS in September to promote careers and opportunities for young people as the skills shortages continues, writes Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 1 January 1970

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland