Perceptions need to change for apprentices to drive innovation

Companies can futureproof their talent pool by investing in apprentices and interns, who can also play an invaluable role in boosting Ireland’s economy, says the MD of Turnua

David Cox, founder and managing director of Turnua, an Irish specialist infrastructure partner that designs, builds and maintains critical facilities and digital infrastructure within subsea telecoms, data centres and healthcare.

Skilled interns and apprentices can play an invaluable role in boosting Ireland’s economy by bolstering the nation’s talent pipeline and sustaining consistent growth.

This is the view of David Cox, founder and managing director of Turnua. An Irish company, Turnua is a specialist infrastructure partner delivering high-performance environments where continuity, connectivity, and control are essential. It designs, builds and maintains critical facilities and digital infrastructure across multiple sectors — including subsea telecoms, data centres and healthcare.