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Apprenticeship Model Requires Upgrade To Address Construction Skills Shortage

Posted by on May 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

A survey conducted by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) on behalf of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has found that Ireland lacks the requisite number of apprentices in construction to meet our housing and infrastructure needs. Some 86% of construction companies are experiencing issues as a result of an inadequate supply of qualified tradespeople and this figure […]

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Engineering Apprenticeship Is Launched At LIT

Posted by on November 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

For the first time in Ireland, completion of an apprenticeship will lead to the award of a Bachelor of Engineering degree.  LIT’s new apprenticeship in Industrial Electrical Engineering is a two year programme which will lead to qualified electricians being awarded with a BEng.   Speaking at the launch of the programme at the Millennium Theatre […]

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