One month to go to the Engineering the South East Conference & Expo taking place at SETU Arena Waterford on 15th October.

This event will include an interactive exhibition and a dedicated conference programme featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and industry experts. It is designed to bring together industry leaders, SMEs, educators, students, policymakers and suppliers under one roof.

There will also be a number of complimentary events taking place on the day, including a Women in Engineering Breakfast and sessions on Global Sourcing and Exporting.

To book an exhibition stand or to find out more about the event, see details here.


 

SME's can now qualify for a training grant of up to €204 per day per person to cover the cost of releasing employees to participate in a range of Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses from a number of Skillnet networks. Further details here

EGFSN Insight into Labour Market & AI reveals that the Irish labour market is undergoing a rapid and broad-based AI-driven transformational change. Read full report here.

South East Regional Skills are your skills solution partner!

South East Regional Skills connects companies in Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary to funded training opportunities, and helps to develop new subsidised courses to meet industry needs.

If you are interested in taking on an undergraduate between January and September you can meet candidates at one of the careers fairs taking place this Autumn. Why not take a stand and promote your company. Separate events for engineering, ICT, business, science, accountancy, etc. SETU are holding a series of Careers Fairs & Events across all campuses over the next few months. These include events for graduates, work placements and interns. See details here and here

Ireland needs 4,000 additional HGV drivers over the next five years due to a severe structural shortage and an aging workforce, according to the Irish Road Haulage Association.

Key Findings here