Regional Collaboration supporting Business Skills Newsletter - May 2025

Topics: Employment

Sources: Regional Skills Forum

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Regional Collaboration supporting Business Skills Newsletter - May 2025

Online 45-minute information webinar in partnership with Regional Skills, is to give a brief overview of the OEM Engineering Apprenticeship programme and the many related benefits and incentives available to your business.

Minister Lawless launches tertiary degree courses for the 2025/2026 academic year

Close to 40 tertiary degree courses launched taking on students from this September, including new courses in critical healthcare areas such as Occupational Therapy, Social Care and Nursing. The courses are available all over the country, with learners beginning their studies in Further Education & Training (FET) colleges before progressing to Higher Education Institutions and graduating with a bachelor’s degree.

Minister Lawless obtains Government approval to amend National Training Fund Act, unlocking funding package of €1.5 billion

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD obtained Government approval to prepare a General Scheme of a Bill to amend the National Training Fund (NTF) Act, unlocking a funding package of €1.485 billion for the tertiary education sector over a six-year period from 2025 to 2030.

FUNDING INNOVATION - 15th May at MERITS

This event showcases 9 funding innovation opportunities. It brings together the key support organisations for you to meet, whilst also giving you the chance to hear real experiences from peers across different sectors. Whether you're a startup or an established business with an innovative idea, this event is for you!

Book your FREE place now at https://loom.ly/sdyHGqA