The very successful Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Next Generation Apprenticeship scheme has entered its seventh year. Two candidates will be selected over the coming weeks to work in three key areas of the industry over a 12-month period. Over three semesters apprentices will be assigned relevant projects which will be graded by the ITBA. Each employer will be required to appraise the apprentices and submit a report to the ITBA. The apprentices will be required to write an article for The Irish Field during each semester designed to give exposure to both apprentice and employer.

In this article we catch up with previous graduates of the scheme and ask them for their views. Applications for the scheme should be submitted to the ITBA offices by close of business on Friday, June 30th. Application forms can be downloaded from the ITBA website and further information is available from the office.