Skills and Apprenticeships - Mid West

Topics: Apprenticeships, Employment, Environment / Climate

Sources: EGFSN - Expert Group on Future Skills Needs

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Skills and Apprenticeships - Mid West

Grow Local Talent - Tipperary

Hear From Employers Who Access Training Grants

Join us in Clonmel for an informative event designed to help employers across all sectors access government-funded supports that can drive business growth and workforce development. Discover a range of training programmes, funding opportunities and digital supports available to strengthen your business. Hear first-hand from local employers who have successfully accessed training grants to upskill their workforce, and connect with representatives from education and enterprise support agencies.
To Register, click here - Tipperary Businesses Grow Local Talent Ticket | Eventbrite

Apprenticeship Employer Of The Year

Nominate Outstanding Apprenticeship Employers 2026

For several years the Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards have celebrated more than 600 small, medium and large businesses, representing a combined workforce of over 325,000. The awards recognise the thousands of employers who invest in talent, skills and innovation through apprenticeships. Take a few minutes today to nominate the apprentice employer you think deserves to be recognised online nomination form available by clicking here

Skillnet Climate Ready Academy

How SMEs Can Build Resilience

An interactive workshop that will look at the challenges facing business and identify what is needed to build financial and operational resilience to help your business compete and grow. Join other Mid-west based SMEs for an engaging discussion, practical insights and peer networking. To register click here

Closing Ireland's Skills Gaps

National Skills Council Strategic Advice To Government

The NSC has recently published its latest strategic advice to Government, From Evidence to Action: An Integrated Skills Infrastructure for an Inclusive Ireland, outlining key recommendations to help address Ireland's future skills needs. Despite record levels of employment, Ireland faces a number of significant challenges, including adapting to emerging technologies, supporting the green transition, responding to an ageing workforce, strengthening SME competitiveness, and developing transferable skills across the economy. The report highlights these priorities and sets out a series of recommendations to ensure Ireland is equipped to meet future workforce demands.
To read the full report, click here

Mid-West Apprenticeship Showcase

Opportunity For Students, Parents & Career Changers

The annual Mid-West Apprenticeship Careers Showcase, hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB), will take place on 10 and 11 November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick. With almost 90 apprenticeship programmes now available nationally, this event provides an excellent opportunity for students, parents, guidance counsellors and jobseekers to meet education providers and employers, explore apprenticeship career pathways, and learn about the wide range of opportunities available across multiple sectors.
Registration is available by clicking here