The Department for the Economy has announced an investment of £1.7million for a range of online skills interventions to upskill and retrain people whose jobs have been impacted by Covid-19.
North West Regional College is hosting a week-long event of virtual information sessions on Higher Education to give students a guide to the university courses available on their doorstep.
The Department for the Economy has launched two new free skills initiatives – a programme for small businesses and a free post-graduate certificate in software development for people whose career has been impacted by COVID-19.
Further and higher education colleges across Northern Ireland are urging local businesses to avail of the wealth of resources currently available to them.
South Eastern Regional College has launched a comprehensive programme of online support designed to upskill individuals and work teams in a range of industry sectors.
Skills Northern Ireland, which will take place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre on November 20 and 21 is aimed at 14-19 year olds, their parents, their teachers and their influencers, to help enlighten them about jobs and career choices, apprenticeships, courses, growing industry sectors and training opportunities.
The Department for the Economy is encouraging local businesses to invest in the skills development of their workforce. Delivered by the six Further Education Colleges, InnovateUs and Skills Focus are just two of the Department's skills programmes on offer to support business development.
A number of companies are seeking apprentices aged 25 plus to help ensure there are enough skilled workers to meet the demand in key areas.
