Women’s participation in apprenticeships across Ireland has grown significantly in recent years as a result of ongoing efforts to improve gender balance in traditionally male-dominated fields
Since the launch of the gender bursary under the 2022 Action Plan for Apprenticeships, female participation has risen by 65%, climbing from 1,531 to 2,519 by the end of April 2025.
Empowering the next generation of young women in Ireland to build successful careers through apprenticeships is the core tenet of the ‘Women Shaking Up The Future’ campaign.
Designed to encourage more women to fulfil their potential with apprenticeships across over 80 career programmes, the campaign aims to become a first-choice post-secondary career option for young women, promoting a wide range of fields from engineering and construction to technology.
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