LOETB is responsible for the administration and management of the apprenticeship programme within Laois and Offaly.
Apprenticeship is a recognised means by which people are trained whilst leading to rewarding careers, with learning grounded in the practical experience of undertaking a real job.
Apprenticeships in Ireland are:
• Industry-led by consortia of industry and education partners
Lead to an award at Levels 5 to 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
• Between 2-4 years in duration
• Minimum 50% on-the-job learning
• Flexible delivery – online, blended, off-thejob learning in increment/blocks
• Apprentices are employed under a formal contract of apprenticeship*
• *For apprenticeships in place prior to 2016 the State pays a training allowance to apprentices during off-the-job training phases.
An apprentice can ‘earn and learn’ on the job.
Craft apprentices generally comprise of seven phases, three off-the-job and four on-the-job and normally take a minimum of 4 years.
CONTACT
Sandra Doyle Senior Training
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES 2023 – 2024 Excellence through Education and Training LAOIS Information Hub LOETB, Unit 1 Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 D268 Email: laoisinfohub@loetb.ie Phone: 057 86 30093 LOETB Adult Guidance Service is a free, impartial and confidential service. OFFALY Information Hub LOETB, Floor 1, Derry Suite, Castle Buildings, Tara Street, Tullamore, Co Offaly, R35E9K8 Email: offalyinfohub@loetb.ie Phone: 057 9351506 Progression options and the education and career pathways that are available to you Advice on traineeships and apprenticeship Information on childcare supports Assistance with college and grant applications LOETB
Guidance
will help you explore Follow us on loetb adult guidance loetb_adultguidance
Adult
Service
T: 085 8598413 • E: sdoyle@loetb.ie Mary Leech Senior Training Advisor T: 087 1463092 • E: mleech@loetb.ie www.loetb.ie/apprenticeships What type of apprenticeships are on offer? There are 25 craft trades available in four industry sectors: Construction • Electrical Engineering • Motor New Occupational Apprenticeships are a minimum of 2 years, ranging from Levels 5-9, and have been proposed by the Apprenticeship Council in response to demand for skills in a range of industry sectors including: Biopharma • Finance Hospitality • ICT • Insurance Property Services Full list of all apprenticeships and details on eligibility criteria for each apprenticeship visit www.apprenticeship.ie MAMF apprentice Reece Seery awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the World Skills Ireland National Competition Information Hub Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board The LOETB Information Hub is a place where you can access LOETB’s Adult Educational Guidance and Information Service. This service offers free, impartial, confidential guidance and information. Visit our Hubs in Portlaoise and Tullamore. www.loetb.ie Laois Adult Literacy Service: 057 86 61338 Offaly Adult Literacy Service: 057 93 49444 Visit: www.loetb.ie/adult-literacy Email: learninghub@loetb.ie Want to improve your writing, maths or computer skills? We can help CommunityEducation In a lot of our FET centres, we run 6-week courses that then offer a pathway to further education. eg learner does a 6 week ‘Introduction to Horticulture’ course then has an option to progress on to an accredited course. Learners may not opt for this pathway and are happy to leave after the 6 weeks. Short Courses Offered: l Computers (Basic IT (computers) / How to use the Internet / How to get the most from your mobile phone and/or iPad) l Managing Stress (Yoga / Mindfulness) l Creativity (Art Ceramics Crafts / Photography / Creative Writing Pottery Sewing DIY / Woodwork) l Horticulture/Flower Arranging l Health (Cookery / Skin Care, Nails & Beauty/ Haircare and Styling /Cardiac First Responder) Community Education is adult learning which takes place in local community settings and our Further Education Centers (FET) across Laois and Offaly. It is learner-centred and responds to the needs of the local community. Community education is outside the formal education sector, with the aims of enhancing learning, fostering empowerment, and contributing to civic society. Community education has a track record of effectively engaging with people who wish to return to education but may not have the confidence or opportunity to do so in a formal setting. A Community Education programme aims to: l Build community participation l Address social isolation l Engage vulnerable adults l Develop active citizenship l Address educational needs Courses are short, run for 6 – 10 weeks and are organised at times and locations (in the community, in our FET centres) that suit the participants. All our courses are FREE The Community Education Service funds groups through tuition hours or grants. To find out more, please contact us t: 057 8630099 e: Communityed@loetb.ie w: www.loetb.ie/community-education fb Courses: Project Management (Agile & Lean) Leading Remote Teams Digital Marketing Personal and Professional Development Lean Management Leadership Supervisory Management IT Skills Who is Skills To Advance for? • Employees in lower skilled jobs Employees aged 50+ • Employees whose jobs may be undergoing change Skills To Advance will support your business and employees by providing: • Training relevant to meet the business needs Accessible training opportunities which fit in around your business and employees work schedules • Recognised qualifications Courses that respond to the changing needs of jobs and skills FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Aideen Poole, Enterprise Engagement Officer, M: 087 1777879 E: apoole@loetb.ie Bebhinn Kennedy, Enterprise Engagement Officer, M: 085 8049519 E: bkennedy@loetb.ie Caroline Spollen, Enterprise Engagement Officer, M: 085 2541789 E: cspollen@loetb.ie LOETB provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. It aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role. Programmes are delivered across three key areasSustainability, Digitalisation and Business. If you want to upskill or reskill LOETB has opportunities to suit you! Employment-focused Programmes LOETB works in collaboration with industry stakeholders and employers to develop and deliver further education and training programmes to meet sector demands for a skilled workforce, in the following key sectors: • Logistics and Transportation • Sustainability • Agriculture • Engineering and Manufacturing • Health • Digitalisation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Grainne McGrath, Enterprise Engagement Officer, M: 085 8004440 E: grmcgrath@loetb.ie Yvonne Foy, Contract Training Officer, M: 085 8773741 E: yfoy@loetb.ie Skills to Advance
Advisor
