Only 2 per cent of Heavy Goods Vehicle driving licences are held by women.
The Freight Transport Association of Ireland is today launching an apprenticeship programme to get more people involved in the industry.
Join us on Monday 27th March to learn about the @CommDriver1 Apprenticeship & hear from @apprenticesIrl Kim Mulcahy who will cover the work of the National Apprenticeship Office. This webinar is part of @Dept_Transport #LogisticsWeek @atusligo_ie @jackfchambers pic.twitter.com/4yHMCjgFc3
— FTA Ireland (@newsfromftai) March 26, 2023
Over 100-thousand people are currently employed within the transport and storage sector in Ireland.
Meanwhile, the work fore is ageing as the average age of a truck driver is over 50.
There'll be an aim to get more younger people involved with the industry.
Aidan Flynn from FTA Ireland says that the supply chain "is only as strong as the weakest link".
"We all have to work together to make sure that we are putting our best foot forward to attract younger people and women into the industry as we compete with very many other sectors".
