Mid Ulster Apprentice Lab - Free Breakfast Event

Roundtable event designed to explore the barriers preventing local employers from employing apprentices

Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership is hosting a breakfast event to explore the barriers preventing local employers, particularly sole traders and SMEs, from employing 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.

Event details 

Date: Thursday 16 April 2026 
Time: 8am to 10am 
Venue: CAFRE Loughry Campus, Cookstown 
Cost: Free 

The event will be held at the Recreation Centre. There is free onsite carparking, and breakfast will be provided. 

Find out more and register for the Mid Ulster Apprentice Lab breakfast event. 

First published 19 March 2026