What will set tomorrow’s graduates apart? Ten major global, European and Irish workforce reports point to the same answer: the skills that matter most over the next decade are distinctly human ones. School of Business 𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗛 Seminar: 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 📅 Friday, 30 October 2026 🕗 8.00–10.00am (light breakfast served) 📍 TSI Building, Maynooth University
Siobhan Keogh MERFS Manager is looking forward to joining the panel of speakers at Nourish
Human skills micro-qualifications could help graduates develop the interpersonal and professional skills needed to transition successfully into the workplace, while also enabling them to contribute more effectively to business performance and success.
Last chance to have your say on the Employer of the Year Awards
closing date tomorrow!
Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards, celebrating employers across Ireland who make an outstanding contribution to apprenticeship through training, mentoring and skills development.
See more here & please see a link to the online nomination form here
Siobhan Keogh MERSF Manager was delighted to meet with companies at the recent Meath County Council Industry Network Event in Thrive
MBON On Tour – An Onsite Visit to Respa, Oldcastle
Thursday 22nd of October 10am-12.30pm.
Meet CEO Pam Stone and Owner Bobby Kellett & Enjoy a Factory Tour.
This October we are proud to bring MBON to visit Respa, a third-generation Meath furniture manufacturer operating from its HQ in Oldcastle Co. Meath. Respa embodies everything that sets our county apart - heritage, craftmanship, innovation and sustainability. For over 75 years, Respa have created 100% Irish-made luxury beds and mattresses, combining traditional skill with modern technology – helping people across Ireland to wake up rested and refreshed.
Register HERE - MBON on Tour is Exclusive to Members of County Meath Chamber
Occupational Projections for Ireland 2026-2030
Occupational Projections for Ireland, 2026–2030 presents the development of a new instrument projecting future employment demand across sectors and occupations to support skills policy and education and training planning. Using Department of Finance employment projections, the report projects particularly strong growth in science and engineering, construction and healthcare occupations by 2030. It also examines how productivity and technology could shape Ireland’s future skills needs. See full report here
Taoiseach and Minister Lawless announce new €10 million Shared Island Digital Creative Industries Innovation Programme
Call for proposals for research and innovation projects published today by the Higher Education Authority
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today announced the publication by the Higher Education Authority of the call for proposals under the new €10 million Shared Island Digital Creative Industries Innovation Programme.
