Apprenticeships in Ireland to rise significantly by 2025

Up to 10 new apprenticeship programmes are due to launch in 2023, adding to the 66 programmes currently available.

As set out in the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025, apprenticeships provide a highly valued pathway to careers and skills development, enabling apprentices to "earn while they learn".

The action plan includes a goal of 10,000 apprentice registrations a year by 2025. To achieve this, the number of active apprenticeship employers will need to increase to at least 12,000.