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Jobs in life sciences, renewables and space sector to be focus of new programme

Industries like life sciences, renewables and the space sector are to be the focus of a new programme aiming to attract a more skilled workforce to Scotland. As part of a priority action from the Scottish Government to meet skills gaps, the Industry ...

21 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Local News

85% of businesses are facing skills shortages

The majority (85%) of employers in Ireland are having to contend with skill shortages, according to annual research from CIPD Ireland. The latest results from the organisation’s ‘HR Practices in Ireland’ study show 36% cite ‘significant shortages’ ...

25 Mar 2022 at 10:33

National News

Uptake of remote working in 2021 least common among skilled trade workers - CSO

Uptake of remote working last year was lowest among Ireland's skilled trade workers. Just 3% of this workforce worked remotely in 2021, according to the latest data release from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which was released today (April ...

30 Apr 2022 at 10:33

National News

Uptake of remote working in 2021 least common among skilled trade workers - CSO

30 Apr 2022 at 10:33

Your Community

Free digital skills classes for older people in Laois

Free in-person digital skills classes for older people in Laois are being made available in May as part of the rollout across Ireland as part of the Hi Digital partnership initiative between Vodafone Ireland Foundation, Active Retirement ...

01 May 2022 at 17:33

Business

Donegal businesses can avail of free digital skills course for employees

Do you have employees who are in need of help in improving their digital skills? A free course is being offered to businesses to help staff get to grips with technology. EXPLORE is delivered by North West Regional Skills and Donegal ETB....

18 Aug 2022 at 12:33

Big Issue plans to tackle skills gap

Four out of five people believe the UK has a skills gap, new research suggests. The Big Issue Group said its survey of 1,700 adults showed strong support for its plans to launch a new recruitment service supporting marginalised people ...

27 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Nadine Dorries calls on tech firms to boost diversity and opportunity

Tech businesses should look to all parts of the UK to boost diversity and opportunity within their businesses and to help address the digital skills shortage, the Culture Secretary has said. Nadine Dorries told London Tech Week that ...

15 Jun 2022 at 11:18

Northern Ireland

Scheme to preserve ancient craft skills expanded across island of Ireland

A pilot project to revive the ancient craft skills needed to maintain historic monuments and buildings is being expanded across the island of Ireland. The bursary scheme initially saw six students undergo an almost year-long ...

03 Jan 2022 at 11:25

‘Fear of going online could cost older people nearly £1,000 a year’

Older people who have reservations about using the internet could be losing nearly £1,000 a year by paying extra for goods and services because they do not feel computer-savvy, according to a new study. Research from the ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:39

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Derry college offering programme to restart your career journey

North West Regional College (NWRC) is seeking applicants for an innovative employability programme to enable professionals to return to work after an extended career break. This 15-week Women Returners Programme will ...

07 Feb 2023 at 20:33

Business

Kilkenny craftspeople encouraged to carve out a career in built heritage

The All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme is a collaboration between The Prince’s Foundation, The Heritage Council and Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division (HED). This year, eight bursaries are ...

07 Mar 2023 at 10:33

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