Eighteen apprentices from Donegal were among a group of 70 craft apprentices from across 16 apprenticeship programmes who graduated at a ceremony on Friday. Please click on the arrows through the gallery An additional 38 Donegal apprentices, who recently qualified, were unable to attend the ceremony due to employment and other commitments. Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), in collaboration with Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), presented the graduates with their certificates, marking the completion of their training and entry into skilled careers. Apprentices represented a wide range of trades, including Agricultural Mechanics, Carpentry and Joinery, Construction Plant Fitting, Electrical, Electronic Security Systems, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Instrumentation, Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting, Motor Mechanics, Metal Fabrication, Pipefitting, Plastering, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Toolmaking, and Vehicle Body Repair. Speaking at the event Chief Executive of MSLETB, Tom Grady, said: “Apprenticeships play a pivotal role as they equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and expertise that industries demand, providing a pathway to rewarding careers. Our graduating apprentices can take great pride in their decision to pursue this journey. I extend my gratitude to the employers and mentors who supported these graduates throughout their apprenticeships, as well as the staff of our Training Centres and Higher Education Providers for their support and guidance. To the apprentices, your dedication and hard work are commendable, and you truly exemplify your employer, these apprenticeship programmes, and our ETBs. Best of luck to our apprentices for your future careers and endeavours.” Donegal ETB, Chief Executive Anne McHugh stated: “We are incredibly proud of all our Apprentices who graduate today. They have been supported by their family and friends throughout their apprenticeship journey, by Apprenticeship staff within their ETBs and
In pictures: Eighteen Donegal apprentices graduate at ceremony in Claremorris
Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), in collaboration with Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), presented the graduates with their certificates, marking the completion of their training and entry into skilled careers
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Donegal electrical apprentice graduate Katy McGeady with her children and Donegal ETB Senior Apprenticeship Advisor Clare Lernihan. Photos: Clive Wasson
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Graduates Aiden McGinley (left) and Cathal Charlton (right) with employer Eugene McBrearty, MD, KER Group, Killybegs.
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Aaron Gallagher, Aaron Toner and Padraig McAteer with (l-r) Donegal ETB Area Training Manager Vinny McGroary, employer North West Alarm Systems Limited Service Manager Kevin Wallace and Donegal ETB Senior Apprenticeship Training Advisor Lorraine Murray
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Donegal apprentice graduates with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB Chief Executive Tom Grady, Donegal ETB Chief Executive Anne McHugh, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Alan Dillion TD and Donegal ETB apprenticeship staff
