Boost your business 2026 Apprentice Intakes
Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeships can help you build your talent pipeline by combining excellent educational qualifications with special on the job training that ensures work-ready people graduate from the programme.
Summer Intake 2026 (Induction beginning of August, college in September 2026)
- ATU Galway (Level 6,7,8) *IMPORTANT - Only one 2026 intake available for Galway
- TUS Midwest (Level 6 only)MTU Cork (Level 6,7,8)
Winter Intake 2026 (Induction Mid November, college January 2027)
- TUS Midwest (Level 6 only)
- MTU Cork (Level 6,7,8)
- ATU Sligo (Level 6,7) *IMPORTANT – Only one 2026 intake available for Sligo
- Dundalk IT (Level 6,7) *IMPORTANT - Only one 2026 intake available for Dundalk. This is a WINTER intake
Benefits
Through structured funding, taking on an apprentice helps to lower recruitment and training costs.
Apprentices bring enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to business
Through their study towards professional qualifications and the application of these learnings in the company, apprentices are building their technical knowledge which in turn feeds back into the business.
Apprentices are actively filling talent gaps and making businesses more productive.
How to employ an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice is really straightforward, but there are a few things that as an employer you need to be aware of:
An initial assessment is required to assess your company’s suitability to train.
You will need experienced staff members to act as mentors and/or supervisors.
You must provide the apprentice a suitable role to facilitate their learning.
Salary is set by individual company
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