Senator John McGahon welcomes approval for 390 apprecticships at old Carroll’s site in Dundalk

Senator John McGahon has welcomed plans for a major expansion for apprenticeship provision at Dundalk Institute of Technology. 

The investment in Dundalk Institute of Technology will expand apprenticeship provision by refurbishing vacant space within the PJ Carroll Building.

Senator McGahon said: “I am delighted to announce that DkIT’s proposal has been successful under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund.

“This increase of apprenticeship training blocks announced today will support the expansion of registrations across numerous crafts including Electrical, Motor, Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing and Welding and will respond to the growing demand for learning through apprenticeship.  

“This expansion will provide for 390 additional apprenticeship places while the investment will truly change that learner’s experience for the better by providing high quality infrastructure at DKIT. 

“This investment reaffirms once again the Government’s strong commitment to enhancing and expanding the apprenticeship system, putting apprenticeships at the centre of the education and training system by building on previous apprenticeship programme funding.  

“Apprenticeships play an important role in our economy and offer huge employment opportunities.  I would also encourage more women to enrol in apprenticeships in DKIt due to the wide array of opportunities for young women within trades. DKIT has a s proud history of female apprentices and women who have completed apprenticeships in electrics, mechanics and joinery. "