€240,000 awarded to GMIT to support apprenticeship programmes

Galway Bay fm newsroom - €240,000 has been awarded to GMIT to support apprenticeship programmes.

It's part of a €7.5 million fund towards apprenticeships across the country.

The investment will assist with the modernisation of equipment and facilities available to apprentices undergoing training.

GMIT will receive €60,000 for electrical apprenticeships and €180,000 euro for motor apprenticeships.

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