How to apply for apprenticeship programmes
For apprentices
Unlike traditional apprenticeships, these executive apprenticeship programmes at UL are designed for people who are already working and wish to gain additional knowledge and experience within their role. As such, all of our programme participants have existing contracts of employment that meet or exceed the duration of the apprenticeship.
If you’re interested in undertaking one of our executive apprenticeships, we recommend that you speak with your employer in the first instance and direct them to the Expression of Interest form.
For employers
If you are interested in developing the skills of your employees and to drive the growth and development of your business, then the Apprenticeships programme could be for you. Employers who wish to employ apprentices are required to complete an approval process. There are a number of steps in the validation process:
- Register your company's interest in the apprenticeship programme by completing the expression of interest form or by contacting us at apprenticeships@ul.ie.
- Complete the UL Approval Process:
- Site visit by one of the dedicated UL programme managers to assess your suitability to host an apprenticeship.
- Complete the Company sponsorship paperwork, including the identification of an In-Company Mentor. - Complete the SOLAS approval process:
- Site visit by an Authorising Officer of the local Education & Training Board.
- SOLAS approval of the company for funding, including SOLAS paperwork for each apprentice. - Complete the UL Postgraduate Registration process:
- UL Graduate & Professional Studies will send the successful applicant the link to proceed through the normal UL postgraduate student application process.
