Training News - Mid West

Topics: Apprenticeships, Employment

Sources: Regional Skills Forum

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Training News - Mid West

West Clare Business Briefing

Hear About Business & Training Grants To Upskill Your Employees

Taking place in the Digital Hub, Kilrush this event offer employers regardless of industry sector a valuable opportunity to hear about Government funded training supports and business grants. Support your employees career pathway and help address your recruitment and retention challenges.

You’ll also hear from Clare Local Enterprise Office on a range of business development grants.

Micro Credential Funded Courses 2026-2027

Short Online Courses at University of Limerick

Looking to upskill without committing to a full degree-length course? Micro-credentials are short, flexible learning opportunities designed for working professionals who want to start or continue their upskilling journey.

UL offer courses across a range of high-demand areas, including ICT, engineering, green skills, manufacturing, and construction.

📌 To view the latest list of Courses Click here

Is Your Business Protected?

Government Funded Cyber Security Training Programmes

78% of SMEs have low cyber resilience levels with many relying on the owner to resolve issues. Funded training in email, passwords and data management can help. View courses available by clicking here

Apprenticeship Employers Listing

Find Your Next Apprentice On Generation Apprenticeship Website

The National Apprenticeship Office (NAO) have recently launched an online Apprenticeship Employer Listing detailing current apprentice employers by region and apprenticeship programme. The listing is available via Generation Apprenticeship website.

Grow Local Talent Ennis

Informing SME's On Workforce Development & Career Pathways

Our second Grow Local Talent business briefing in partnership with Ennis Chamber and Clare Local Enterprise Board took place recently. Thanks to our employer panel who spoke about the importance of career pathways for employees and to all educaton providers and state agencies who attended.

Monitoring Irelands Skills Supply

Analysis Of Graduate Numbers Across Further & Higher Education

The Skills Supply in Ireland has grown strongly over the past five years, most notably in ICT, Engineering and Construction disciplines.

However, recent evidence indicates that undergraduates are finding it increasingly difficult to gain work experience in their chosen discipline. Employers are encouraged to engage with local education providers to facilitate new entrants to the workplace and secure an ongoing pipeline of local talent. Details of the report can be accessed here