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Kenny’s all-Ireland Brexit forum rebuffed by Foster

March 2, 2017 No Comments

Enda Kenny’s proposed all-Ireland forum to mitigate Brexit fallout has met with a frosty reception from Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster. Foster has said that such a forum is…

As more jobs become available, jobseekers look for upskilling, opportunities and experience

March 2, 2017 No Comments

Upskilling, opportunities and varied experience are increasingly important to employees as the Irish jobs market improves. That may not sound like good news to many employers, but it is good…

Fees and performance targets for third-level funding?

March 2, 2017 No Comments

Fees, as well as performance targets, for third-level funding may be on the way. Minister for Education Richard Bruton is drawing up plans that would reward or withhold additional funding…

Construction careers on the rise according to CAO figures

March 2, 2017 No Comments

New CAO figures show that students are opting to study for careers linked to construction. Architecture, engineering and business courses are popular for students entering college this autumn. It is…

Irish people need to pursue lifelong learning

March 2, 2017 No Comments

One in ten Dubliners have engaged in lifelong learning. That’s more than twice as many people in Ireland’s south-east, mid-east and border regions. Lifelong learning and upskilling helps adults achieve…

Robots will encourage upskilling

March 2, 2017 No Comments

It might be a while before we have robots to bring us tea – we can but dream – but robotic process automation (RPA) could radically change our work lives.…

Two thirds say Government should do more to encourage further education: survey

January 31, 2017 No Comments

Two thirds of people feel the Government should do more to encourage the Irish public to engage in courses and further education, feeling that grants, subsidies or tax credits should…

Survey: Courses and Training in Ireland

January 18, 2017 No Comments

Got a few minutes to complete our survey? The Courses and Training in Ireland Survey 2017 tracks people’s experience of part-time courses, adult education and training options in Ireland. As…

Something to celebrate: Staff Christmas parties are a good sign for SMEs

March 2, 2015 No Comments

Nearly half of Irish SME owners will have staff Christmas parties this year. This marks an increase of 10 per cent compared with the same period last year. The figures come…

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