Is enough support given to trades and apprenticeships?

All this week, Iarnród Éireann has running its third annual 'Try A Trade' event.The idea is to introduce students to careers in things like heavy vehicle mechanics and electrical work.It begs the question: is there enough done to support kids into trades, rather than third level education?Conor Doolan, Iarnród Éireann's Apprentice Training Manager as well as listeners join Andrea to discuss.

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