Government gives approval to amend National Training Fund Act, unlocking funding package of €1.5 billion announced in October 2024.
Government gives approval to amend National Training Fund Act, unlocking funding package of €1.5 billion announced in October 2024. This is very welcome. However, in 2025 further and higher education and Skillnets are short of funds to meet industry skills and training needs. More insights here
Manufacturing Employment – 34,000 employed in South East
The manufacturing sector in the South East, employing 34,000 persons, is well spread across a wide range of activities:
Manufacturing has an ongoing requirement for a wide range of skills, particularly in engineering disciplines. More insights here
National Survey of Apprentices 2024-2025
High levels of satisfaction recorded by apprentices and strong employment outcomes: 94% of respondents reported their apprenticeship gave them good employment opportunities. 85% said their employer supports their development, and 90% felt happy asking questions in college. 84% reported learning gave them confidence, and 76% believed their apprenticeship included the relevant skills needed for employment. Further details here
Upcoming Events in the South East
There is a number of upcoming events related to training / upskilling and recruitment that may interest your company. Details here
Upcoming Courses
There is a variety of part time courses available across the region aimed at upskilling and reskilling staff in various sectors. These range from short online courses to more substantial online / blended and in person courses. More here
GET IN TOUCH WITH SOUTH EAST REGIONAL SKILLS
Edmond Connolly, South East Regional Skills Forum Manager Email:[email protected]Tel: 087 8314729 If you need any support or guidance in terms of your industry’s skills get in touch South East Regional Skills Forum can help you and your team avail of a range of funded skills solutions (many of which are online & flexibly delivered) best suited to your company's needs.
What We Do.......
SERSF is a single contact point in the region to help employers connect with the education and training system (Further & Higher Education providers) and create greater collaboration and utilise the resources available to enhancement our regional skills.