Technical University Dublin - Try a Trade Day for Young Women

'Try a Trade Day for Young Women'

Do you know any young women interested in careers in craft apprenticeship? The Technological University Dublin Access to Apprenticeship team are planning a 'Try a Trade Day for Young Women' (aged 16-24) in March to mark International Women’s Day.

Participants will take part in fun, interactive workshops in Plumbing and Wood Manufacturing. This engaging hands-on experience will include information on career paths in craft apprenticeships, and encourage participants to appreciate that skills education and training offers real choices for the future.

The Day will give participants a chance to meet and talk with trade professionals and current female apprentices, and learn about TU Dublin’s innovative Access to Apprenticeship Programme.

More information here;

https://www.tudublin.ie/study/apprenticeships/access-to-apprenticeship/

About the Access to Apprenticeship Programme

TU Dublin’s Access to Apprenticeship (ATA) supports the transition of young people (16-24 years old) from disadvantaged backgrounds into an apprenticeship scheme. It is a 12-week full-time programme and is delivered by the College of Engineering & Built Environment on the Bolton Street campus of TU Dublin.

Access to Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to;

• Sample a range of apprenticeships in; Construction, Engineering, Electrical, Motor and Aviation industries

• Prepare your CV and Interview Skills

• Undertake two weeks of work experience

• Health & Safety and Safe Pass Certificate

Minimum entry requirements

• Aged 16 – 24

• Minimum of grade D in 5 subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent

• Satisfying the following criteria:

1. Gross family income on or below €45,790 in 2021

2. You or Your Parents/Guardians in receipt of:

(a) a means tested social welfare payment in 2021 OR

(b) A medical card/GP visit card holder in 2021

3. You:

(a) Attended a designated disadvantaged school (DEIS) OR

(b) Live in an area of disadvantage. Verified using the Eircode for your address OR

(c) Are or have been in the care of the state OR

(d) Your Parents/Guardians have not gone to college (higher education)

A key objective of the Access to Apprenticeship programme is to increase the participation of women in craft apprenticeships. National statistics indicate that women make between 1-2% of registered craft apprentices. We have progressed 83 young people into craft apprenticeships and 16% of those are female. Year on year we have more talented women who want to explore craft apprenticeships applying to the programme. We have gone from 4% female participation in 2018 to 29% in 2021. We are proud of our female graduates who are now forging careers as Electricians. Carpenters, Metal Fabricators, Motor Mechanics and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning technicians/craftspersons.

More information here;

https://www.tudublin.ie/study/apprenticeships/access-to-apprenticeship/