Is an Apprenticeship Right for You?

Do You Want to Earn While You Learn and Build Real Skills?

Apprenticeships combine practical, hands-on training with real work experience. They offer a direct route into a career, allowing you to develop skills while earning a wage. Whether in traditional trades or new generation industries, apprenticeships are ideal for those who prefer learning by doing.

What Makes Someone Suited to Apprenticeships?
• Preference for practical, hands-on learning
• Willingness to work and learn at the same time
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Interest in developing real-world skills
• Motivation to gain qualifications through experience

Not sure if an apprenticeship is right for you? The Róisín Kelleher Career Interest Assessment is the only assessment that highlights Apprenticeships as a core career area.

Examples of Apprenticeships
• Electrician Apprentice – training in electrical installation and systems
• Carpenter Apprentice – learning construction and woodwork skills
• Motor Technician Apprentice – working with vehicle diagnostics and repair
• Insurance Practitioner Apprentice – gaining business and financial skills
• Software Developer Apprentice – building IT and coding expertise

Apprenticeships span both Craft and New Generation areas, including: construction, engineering, finance, IT, hospitality and more—offering a practical pathway into skilled careers.

Want to find out if an apprenticeship suits you?

Take the Róisín Kelleher Career Interest Assessment to discover your core career interests.

at  www.roisinkelleher.ie

“I didn’t realise I could start a career and earn at the same time—this opened up a whole new option for me.”
– Student feedback