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Meet the Employer – Civil Engineering Apprenticeships
Galway City – Dublin Road Sligo
This event will take place on the ATU Galway City, Dublin Road Campus on Wednesday 9th April and on the ATU Sligo Campus on Thursday 10th April.
Build your future – Find a civil engineering apprenticeship that’s right for you
Join us at ATU to learn more about our Civil Engineering apprenticeships.
This event showcases how you can earn your qualification while gaining valuable industry experience through practical, hands-on training as a paid apprentice.
The main focus of the event is to connect you with employers actively recruiting apprentices, provide insights into their recruitment processes, and help you better understand their companies. This is your chance to find the perfect employer before applying for their Civil Engineering Apprenticeship positions ahead of the programme commencing in September 2025.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet our expert academic staff and industry partners.
What to expect:
Meet Employers: Engage with hiring companies to learn about apprenticeship opportunities in Civil Engineering.
Programme Overview: Meet our academic staff to learn more about the course content and what a typical week as a civil engineering apprentice looks like.
Application Advice: Learn about the application process for the Civil Engineering apprenticeships – offering you a valuable option beyond CAO choices.
What is a civil engineering apprenticeship?
The Civil Engineering Apprenticeships offer unique two or three-year programmes that lead to a Higher Certificate or a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.
Civil engineering is essential to modern infrastructure, encompassing bridges, roads, water systems, and energy networks. These programmes emphasise design and sustainability in structural engineering, transportation, water engineering, and foundation design.
Each year begins with a residential week on campus for project-based learning and networking, followed by four days of workplace training and one day of online study. In addition, the apprentices are required to attend one lab day on campus per month.
The programme delivers a strong foundation in civil engineering, covering key areas such as structures, geotechnics, transportation, and contemporary construction methods. Throughout the programme, apprentices apply their academic learning directly to real-world projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Benefits to apprentices
- Earn & Learn: Gain your qualification while earning a full-time income.
- Flexible Schedule: One day per week of online lectures.
- Practical Learning: One day per month on campus for labs/workshops.
- Career Opportunities: A shortage of qualified civil engineers means many job opportunities are available.