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Apprenticeships: 'The opportunities are great'

Figures compiled from the Irish Times have found that 80% of school-leavers nationally progressed to third level in 2023.   It seems like the standard route for many students but - Do we put too much emphasis on third level education?    Should we be encouraging more people into apprenticeships?   Andrea was joined by Jonathan Graham, the Headmaster of Dundalk’s Grammar School, Kevin Moran, Owner and Project Manager of Kevin Moran Builders, Maureen Lynch, Managing Director with Hays Ireland Recruitment Agency and more to discuss..

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13.41 12 Dec 2023


Apprenticeships: 'The opportunities are great'


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13.41 12 Dec 2023


Figures compiled from the Irish Times have found that 80% of school-leavers nationally progressed to third level in 2023.  

It seems like the standard route for many students but - Do we put too much emphasis on third level education?   

Should we be encouraging more people into apprenticeships?  

Andrea was joined by Jonathan Graham, the Headmaster of Dundalk’s Grammar School, Kevin Moran, Owner and Project Manager of Kevin Moran Builders, Maureen Lynch, Managing Director with Hays Ireland Recruitment Agency and more to discuss..


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