The Connect Trade Union has voted to seek to increase the number of women taking up apprenticeships in the trades. The union will work to promote working within the trades as a realistic and sustainable career path for women. Connect Trade Union Assistant General Secretary, Brian Nolan, said: “Apprenticeships are fundamental to the future of the trades in Ireland. Connect Trade Union is working with the Government and other stakeholders to establish and develop apprenticeships. The union will also work to promote working within the trades as a realistic and sustainable career path for women.”She added: “I am a painter and decorator.

Source: Evening echo October 06, 2018 17:26 UTC