Traveller Apprenticeship Programme is aimed at supporting Travellers to access Apprenticeships. The Irish Traveller Movement has funding for 60 bursaries for travellers who start an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship course. There is also funding available if you are currently in an apprenticeship. The three categories are:
- 20 new Traveller apprentices - if you have got on an apprenticeship in 2023
- 20 existing Traveller apprentices - If you have already started an apprenticeship
- 20 Traveller pre-apprentice - If you enroll in a pre apprenticeship course in 2023
The bursaries are for a maximum of €3,000 to support your costs to attend the apprenticeship programme and can be used to cover costs such as equipment, tools, IT equipment, transport, etc.
Apprenticeships are a great way to learn skills and get a career. They involve a combination of classroom learning with work-based learning in a company. You will receive a salary while they learn for the duration of their apprenticeship.
Follow this useful link to learn more about apprenticeships: https://bit.ly/45dAU6B
There are some websites that advertise employers who are looking for apprentices such as apprenticeship.ie and Indeed.ie where you can search for apprenticeships in your area. From our experience you will need to be proactive and speak to employers to try to arrange an apprenticeship.
We are here to help
If you need help in knowing what to do next or you need support in any area of this please make contact with Pat or Isabela on
085 712 4417 / 085 712 4273 or mail us on apprenticeship@itmtrav.ieWe will be able to help you through the process in any way we can.
What will happen next?
When we receive your application we will make contact with you over the phone and start supporting you from then.
*If you have any questions, you are not sure if you meet all requirements or need support to complete the form, please contact us:
apprenticeship@itmtrav.ie
085 712 4417 / 085 712 4273
