Apprenticeship Expo 2022 was officially launched by Dancing with the Stars winner, and former award-winning jockey Nina Carberry officially. The Expo has grown considerably in recent years, with over 80 exhibitors on the day and close to 3,000 attendees registered across different time slots.
The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship recognises the value in attending public-facing events like this. Coming at a time when staff shortages have hit the Hair and Beauty sector in Ireland, the apprenticeship expo offers prospective apprentices an opportunity to explore their options in the vocational field. There was strong interest in programmes across the field on the day, with information on traditional-entry and recognition of prior learning access to hairdressing being sought after.
Minister Damien English joins us at the NHA stand
The NHA recognizes the importance of attending regional schools and careers events; the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship is committed to producing professionals with the key-skills and competencies to build sustainable communities. Expo 2022 attracted students and jobseekers from counties Meath, Louth, Dublin, Kildare, Limerick, Athlone, Portlaoise, Westmeath, Clare, Kerry, Cavan, and Monaghan.
Panel discussion with Dept. of Further and Higher Education, Consortia-led Apprenticeships and Craft Apprenticeships
We were also delighted to join a panel discussion with the Department of Further and Higher Education, traditional Craft Apprentice providers and Authorised Officers from LMETB, to talk about the unique opportunities offered by the apprenticeship route.
Minister Helen McEntee visits the NHA stand
Mary-Liz Trant, interim director of the new National Apprenticeship Office said: “This Apprenticeship Expo is a fantastic opportunity for potential apprentices to find out more about ‘earn as you learn’ options via the national Generation Apprenticeship route.”
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