Author Archives: Anna Gorecka

Applications for the LAA are now open at Southgate Distribution Ltd

Job Title: Logistics ApprenticeCompany: Southgate Distribution LtdLocation: Horgan’s Quay in Cork Job Type: Full-time, Apprenticeship About Southgate Distribution Ltd:Southgate Distribution Ltd is a leading logistics and supply chain provider, specializing in groupage supply chain logistics, celebrating 30 years in Business this year. As a well-established and reputable company, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer…

Introducing the inspiring young lady and winner of the Generation Apprenticeship Apprentice of The Year Awards 2023 in the logistics and supply chain category – Kelsey McGahan

Following her graduation from secondary school, Kelsey began her Logistics Associate Apprenticeship with Joe McGovern Transport in Bawnboy, Co Cavan, and here is the story of how she embarked on a career in logistics: ”My name is Kelsey and I’m in my 20s. In my senior year of secondary school, like many students, I was…

LAA Academic Excellence Awards at MTU Cork

Congratulations to our exceptional Logistics Associate Apprenticeship graduates, Eoin O’Halloran, of MEDITE SMARTPLY Europe in Clonmel, and Ricarda Kmeczo, of DB Schenker in Cork, who were awarded academic excellence awards at Munster Technological University Cork Campus last week. Ricarda Kmeczo has been named Best Logistics Apprentice 2023. Eoin was awarded the university’s Best Work-based Project…

Recent Events in Munster

Recently, we participated in several events across Munster, including MTU Cork Open Days, IGC Kerry Careers at the MTU Kerry Sports Academy, and STEM South West Expo 2023 in Cork City Hall, which provided us with an excellent opportunity to promote supply chain and logistics careers, including growing in popularity nationwide our own Logistics Associate…

LAA Academic Excellence Awards at TU Dublin

The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship Awards & Mentor Graduation Ceremony took place last Thursday at the Technological University Dublin City Campus. At the ceremony, LAA graduate Debbie Clarke of Sysco Ireland was awarded the academic excellence award for ‘Best Logistics Apprentice 2023’ as well as ‘Best Work-based Project 2023’. When presented with this prestigious university award,…

Apprentice of the year awards – Winner!

We were thrilled to witness the announcement of two exceptional winners representing the Irish Logistics industry among the 222 fantastic nominees for the Apprenticeship Ireland Generation Apprenticeship 2023 Apprentice of the Year Award held by the National Apprenticeship Office. Last night, at The Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin, in the presence of…

WWETB Apprenticeship Employer Roadshow

This morning, WWETB’s Apprenticeship Employer Roadshow kicked off at SETU Arena Waterford, welcoming students from across the region to explore career and education options via apprenticeships. In addition to our participation, we are delighted to see so many industry employers, Logistics Associate Apprenticeship and Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship partners promoting career opportunities and…

Class of 2023 Graduates in MTU Cork and TU Dublin

Huge Congratulations to our incredibly talented logistics apprentices who graduated last week with their Level 6 Higher Certificate in Logistics at both the Technological University Dublin City Campus, as well as Munster Technological University Cork campus. Over the past two years, the apprentices have demonstrated a great deal of commitment and resilience, both essential attributes…

LAA Apprentice wins CILT Undergraduate Student of the Year Award

It’s fantastic to share another LAA – Logistics Associate Apprenticeship success story.At last week’s CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Awards, Logistics apprentice Amy Brady from Dawn Meats walked away with the ‘Undergraduate Student of the Year award. It is an extremely proud moment for the whole Logistics Associate Apprenticeship team to see Amy being recognised…

Further and Higher Education Career Path Options Fair Mayo

We had the pleasure of attending the Further and Higher Education Career Path Options Exhibition at the world-class Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence at Bekan, Claremorris, this week. A primary focus of the event was to provide information to senior cycle students, particularly Leaving Certificate students, who are seeking to explore their career options and…