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Build an Engineering Workforce: Apprenticeships in Action in the Northeast
Overview
Get the inside scoop on how apprenticeships are shaping the future engineering workforce in the Northeast.
Critical roles in manufacturing, automation, facilities and quality are getting harder to fill, and harder to keep filled, and Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeships at Dundalk Institute of Technology present a solution for manufacturing companies in the Northeast.
Join us in Drogheda for a focused, high-value morning session built specifically for engineering and manufacturing employers who want a smarter, more reliable way to build teams and optimise their capability.
Critical roles in manufacturing, automation, facilities and quality are getting harder to fill, and harder to keep filled, and Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeships at Dundalk Institute of Technology present a solution for manufacturing companies in the Northeast.
Join us in Drogheda for a focused, high-value morning session built specifically for engineering and manufacturing employers who want a smarter, more reliable way to build teams and optimise their capability.
Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeships offer a practical, proven way to:
- Build both technician and engineering capability at the same time
- Reduce reliance on external recruitment
- Improve retention through structured career pathways
- Develop talent aligned to your specific systems, standards and culture
- Create progression routes from technician to engineer
This session brings together employers, apprentices, mentors and academic leaders to give you a clear, honest view of how apprenticeships work in practice, and the results they deliver for other companies like yours.
You’ll get
- Insights from real employers on their gains and cost benefits
- Practical solutions for managing off-the-job training time
- First-hand accounts from apprentices delivering real impact
- Clear guidance on how the programme works and what’s involved
- A step-by-step path to getting involved and getting access to funding
We’ll also answer your questions openly and directly.
Designed for decision-makers
This event is built for:
- Manufacturing leaders
- Engineering managers
- Operations and plant managers
- HR and talent leads
If you’re responsible for performance, productivity or workforce planning, this session will give you a clear route forward.
Bonus: One-to-One Employer Clinics
Our team will be available on the day to offer tailored, practical support on:
- Registering as an employer
- Understanding timelines and requirements
- Matching with available candidates