June 2024 Update on Craft Apprenticeship Training

We are delighted to report a big increase in the number of craft apprentices completing training so far this year, and a corresponding drop in the number of apprentices delayed in their phase 2 training.

Almost 9,000 apprentices are completing phase 2, 4 and 6 training so far (January-June) and a similar amount of training is planned for the second half of the year. Over €200m is being spent on craft training, additional new workshops and extra instructors around the country, to provide timely off-the-job training for all apprentices.