Apprentice Lab

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

CAFRE Loughry Campus | Cookstown, NI

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Roundtable event designed to explore the barriers preventing local employers particularly sole traders and SMEs from employing apprentices
About this Event

Join Us at the Apprentice Lab!

Ever thought about taking on an apprentice… but decided it wasn’t worth the hassle?

ApprenticeLab is a business focused roundtable event designed to explore the real barriers preventing local employers particularly sole traders and SMEs from taking on apprentices.

The session creates an honest space for businesses who don’t currently offer apprenticeships to share concerns, challenge assumptions, and help shape practical solutions. Insights gathered will inform a findings paper submitted to central government, ensuring employer voices directly influence future apprenticeship policy and support.


No sales pitch. No jargon. Just real talk and practical ideas.


The Event will be held at the Recreation Centre - free onsite carparking.


Breakfast will be provided.


Please note, major roadworks are taking place on the A29 from the Cookstown Roundabout to the Loughry Campus entry. You may need to use a detour, depending on which direction you are approaching from so please leave sufficient travel time.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
πŸ•‘: 08:15 AM - 08:20 AM
Welcome Address
πŸ•‘: 08:20 AM - 08:30 AM
DfE Apprenticeship Team
πŸ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Case Studies and Best Practice Discussion
πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Presentation: Practical disability support for apprenticeships
πŸ•‘: 09:10 AM - 09:20 AM
Address by school principal - the benefits of apprenticeships for students
πŸ•‘: 09:20 AM - 09:50 AM
Round table discussions
πŸ•‘: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
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Where is it happening?

CAFRE Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, United Kingdom

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