On Thursday 29th February, Leap Year Day, the 2024 Apprenticeship Expo was officially launched in the Knightsbrook Hotel. This event continues to grow from strength-to-strength year on year from its inception in 2019. Over 2000 candidates have already registered to attend the event on the 21st of March in Knightsbrook hotel.
The Apprenticeship expo 2024 takes place in the Knightsbrook Hotel from 9.30am to 4pm on the 21st of March. It serves as an opportunity for not only employers to attract new apprenticeships but for students, parents and anyone looking to upskill to explore their options. On the 1st March. there were 27281 apprentices nationally undertaking over 72 apprenticeships.
This All-Ireland event is spearheaded by County Meath Chamber in partnership with Meath County Council, the Regional Skills and Training Centre, LMETB, SOLAS, National Apprenticeship Office, ETB's across Ireland, INTREO and various other stakeholders and over 60 companies as well as 30 educational providers from the region
Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr. Tommy Reilly said ‘As Cathaoirleach, I fully endorse and welcome this year’s Apprenticeship Expo. This is a perfect example of partnership in action. The Expo provides a wonderful opportunity for training and educational providers to connect with potential apprentices in this region’.
Andrew Magee from the Regional Skills and Training Centre said ‘LMETB are once again delighted to work in partnership with Meath Chamber to support the 5th Apprenticeship Expo, the perfect opportunities to advertise the different options that are available and informs the next generation about the wide array of apprenticeship programs available. We can show how those age-old programs cans still provide a worthwhile and rewarding career for people. Apprenticeship is for everyone. LMETB sincerely hope that for all, it’s not only an enjoyable day but the first step for on their future career journey. We look forward to meeting you there. ‘
‘The Apprenticeship Expo has become a significant event in our annual Chamber calendar, a platform to showcase apprenticeship employment opportunity in the county and, in a time when staff shortages plague nearly every sector in Ireland, the Apprenticeship Expo is a commitment from County Meath Chamber to support local employers in finding and nurturing talent so that they can continue to grow their businesses and to thrive and strive in Meath’ stated Paula McCaul CEO of County Meath Chamber.
‘Apprenticeship is the recognised means by which people are trained to become craftspeople in Ireland. The combination of alternating phases of on-the-job and off-the-job training provides an opportunity to get a recognised qualification while at the same time gaining on-the-job experience. This is a superb event and not one to be missed’ stated Michael Hughes President County Meath Chamber.
On the day, attendees can expect to visit over 90 exhibitors across several industries including Hairdressing, Accountancy firms, Insurance firms, Logistics, ICT, Biopharmachem and so much more. This will be a live interactive experience where you can speak directly to employers, current apprentices and program managers that can explain the apprenticeship journey in detail. Exhibitors will also have the chance to network with other apprenticeship providers in the Country, share contact details and collaborate on programs.
The Apprenticeship expo 2024 takes place in the Knightsbrook Hotel from 9.30am to 4pm on the 21st of March.
