As Local Enterprise Week kicks off across the country today, great to see SOLAS CEO Andrew Brownlee and Enterprise Ireland head of leadership talent and skills, Sean Davis' Sunday Independent article highlighting the co development of a new leadership and management development programme which will provide companies with local opportunities to futureproof their business through leadership training. Delivered by the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland, this heavily subsidised Further Education and Training (FET) for enterprise offering is due to launch later in March. Companies can express interest in the course by emailing skillstoadvance@solas.ie or by contacting their local ETBs. Find out more at skillstoadvance.ie. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eRrR6yDg SOLAS is also delighted to be participating in the 'Unlock Upskilling Opportunities to Transform Your Business' event taking place at LEO Dublin City this Thursday 6th March as part of Local Enterprise Week. Manager for Enterprise, Employee and Skills, Noreen Fitzpatrick will discuss the wealth of local FET upskilling opportunities on offer across the country for enterprise, including micro-qualifications. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGJmwVgD or find more about FET for enterprise offerings available under the national Skills to Advance initiative here: https://lnkd.in/eYVcsuS Local Enterprise Offices Dublin Regional Skills Dublin City Council Education and Training Boards Ireland City of Dublin ETB Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB) Nessa White Lyons Mary #LocalEnterpriseWeek #SkillsToAdvance #FETforEnterprise
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Education Administration Programs
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SOLAS is the new Further Education and Training Authority in Ireland. It is responsible for funding, planning and co-ordinating training and further education programmes. It has been established to develop and give strategic direction to the Further Education and Training Sector in Ireland. It is responsible for funding, planning and co-ordinating a wide range of training and further education programmes and has a mandate to ensure the provision of 21st century high-quality programmes to jobseekers and other learners. SOLAS will strive to ensure that every learner has access to the best possible Further Education and Training (FET) and will work to build a new learner focused FET service in Ireland that is fit for purpose and designed to meet future needs. To achieve this, SOLAS will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including learners, employers, Education & Training Boards, Government departments, state bodies, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Institutes of Technology (IOTs) and representative organisations. The aim is to build a clear, integrated pathway to work for learners through Further Education and Training.
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SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) reposted this
The €26 million Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk was officially opened yesterday by Minister James Lawless. The AMTCE represents the largest single capital investment in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector to date. Supported by Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) and Enterprise Ireland, our state-of-the-art facility will provide training in cutting edge technologies and processes, a critical investment in Irelands future workforce and global competitiveness. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBQYWx6q #AdvancedManufacturing #Industry40 #Futureskills #Upskill #TrainingExcellence #ThisisFET #FETinLMETB #YourFutureIsHere
Minister James Lawless officially opened the €26 million Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk today. This state-of-the-art facility for Louth & Meath ETB represents the largest single capital investment in the Further Education and Training sector to date. “I am delighted to open this new facility. Louth & Meath ETB AMTCE Campus will provide cutting-edge training in Advanced Manufacturing including Construction Technologies and 3D Printing, expanding education programs and offering exciting new career opportunities for learners.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezF_h2Qe
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SOLAS was delighted to be part of the official launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre in Dundalk with Minister James Lawless yesterday. The opening of the centre marks a significant milestone for Further Education and Training (FET) with this state-of-the-art facility being the largest single capital investment in the FET sector to date. This type of industry-focused FET provision will help to support enterprise to remain competitive both home and abroad. The vibrant tech centre at Louth & Meath ETB will deliver cutting edge training in Advanced Manufacturing, encompassing Robotics, Construction Technologies, 3D Printing (including Concrete Printing), Cyber Security, and ICT Innovations, and shows the quality outcomes that can be achieved through collaborative partnership. #ThisIsFET Andrew Brownlee Nessa White Dr. Avril Behan (MBA) Maria Walshe
Minister James Lawless officially opened the €26 million Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk today. This state-of-the-art facility for Louth & Meath ETB represents the largest single capital investment in the Further Education and Training sector to date. “I am delighted to open this new facility. Louth & Meath ETB AMTCE Campus will provide cutting-edge training in Advanced Manufacturing including Construction Technologies and 3D Printing, expanding education programs and offering exciting new career opportunities for learners.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezF_h2Qe
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📣 Did you know that 1 in 4 Irish adults struggle with basic #Maths tasks such as working out a discount or splitting a bill? 📢 We're celebrating International Day of Mathematics, and reminding adults across Ireland that it's never too late to build you confidence with #Numeracy and find support to help you.🔢📱 📣Improving your #Maths skills can: ✅boost your confidence ✅help with everyday tasks ✅open up new opportunities ➡️ Learn where you can find support in your local area at your local #ETB or learn with NALA: adultliteracyforlife.ie. #idm314 #AdultLiteracyForLife #WorldMathsDay Education and Training Boards Ireland National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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In your work, do you have contact with people who may have unmet literacy needs? This online Professional Development course will help you to understand the experience and impact of unmet literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs on adults in Irish society. You will hear from students about their experiences returning to education. By completing this course you will learn to: ▪️Describe adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy, their causes and effects and the scale of literacy needs in Ireland. ▪️Understand the experience and impact of unmet literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs on adults in Irish society. ▪️Identify the role of literacy in our lives and how it is linked to equality and human rights. To learn more and register ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ejPGgEQt #AdultLiteracyForLife #ProfessionalDevelopment
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SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) reposted this
🌟 Exciting News from our Adult Literacy Service We are thrilled to launch our Pop Up Help Hub, a new initiative designed to empower you with essential literacy skills. In partnership with Fab Child and Family Project we are bringing this free and confidential service to your community. 🏨 Where? Fab Child and Family Project, Coolcotts, Wexford 📅 When? Every Wednesday for the next 12 weeks, from 10am – 1pm At the Help Hub, we offer one-on-one support in the following areas and more: 🟢 Complete forms with confidence 🟢 Navigate online services with ease 🟢Access a range of literacy resources Drop in or book an appointment today: Text or call: 0858567164 Email: literacyhelp@wwetb.ie We can’t wait to help you on your learning journey! #ThisIsFET #WWETB #AdultLiteracyForLife #Literacy #LifeLongLearning
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SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) reposted this
We are so proud of our amazing student ambassadors who continue to advocate for returning to learning, inclusion, and changing the landscape for those coming behind. #ALF #StarAwards #AdultLiteracyforLife #Reducingstigma #Inclusion
Our final shortlisted project for the ESF+ Special Recognition Prize at 2025 Aontas Star Awards LOETB’s Adult Literacy Project, Beyond the Barriers. LOETB recognised the value of adult learners in their Literary Service sharing their personal journeys with literacy and to act as advocates for returning to education and training. The initiative focused on filming and collecting stories from student ambassadors who each have faced unique challenges. The project was undertaken to highlight the incredible journeys of the group of students, and to shine a light on the stigma and challenges they faced. To date, over twelve learners from diverse backgrounds have participated as ambassadors like Ailish who returned to education to learn digital skills after losing her sight as an adult. Her story will be on youtube in the coming days. Cathy reclaimed her educational experience at the age of 68 when she returned to the classroom after suffering mistreatment like many of her generation proving that anything is possible. Her story will also be available to watch soon. Each learner is given the opportunities to develop essential self-advocacy and to enhance literacy, digital literacy, and language competencies. It is through these stories that a culture of lifelong learning is celebrated. #Euinmyregion Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation
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As part of Local Enterprise Week, SOLAS Manager for Enterprise, Employee & Skills, Noreen Fitzpatrick was delighted to participate in the 'Unlock Upskilling Opportunities to Transform Your Business' event organised by Dublin Regional Skills. LEO Dublin City Local Enterprise Offices Dublin Regional Skills Dublin City Council Education and Training Boards Ireland City of Dublin ETB Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB) Nessa White #LocalEnterpriseWeek #SkillsToAdvance #FETforEnterprise
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Brilliant to see that over 7.000 learners have upskilled in Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) and Retrofit during 2024, through the six Centres of Excellence under the provision of City of Dublin ETB, Cork ETB, Laois & Offaly ETB, Limerick & Clare ETB, Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB and Waterford & Wexford ETB. SOLAS also continues to work with the network of 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) to progress the green transition in the FET sector and supports climate action in Ireland, through the nationwide roll-out of a Green Skills suite of FET programmes ensuring every FET learner is equipped with the skills to become agents of change in climate action. Find out more about the national Green Skills of FET programmes at https://lnkd.in/e2iRDDtp #FETGreenSkills #sutainableconstruction #NZEB #Retrofit #ThisisFET
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'The more you see it, the more likely it is that becomes an appealing career' 🎙️To mark #IWD2025, The Irish Times #WomensPodcast platforms three inspiring women each thriving in their careers in male-dominated industries - including Bronwyn Villis, Laboratory apprentice at Kerry Group. 🎙️Hosted by Roisin Ingle, this special #InternationalWomensDay episode shares fascinating insight of the opportunities and challenges that women face in a diversity of male-dominated industries, and the personal career journey's and achievements each have made to inspire women everywhere. 👩🔬In this episode, Bronwyn shares her passion for #STEM which started in childhood and the importance of mentors and role models that led to her success winning Ireland's national Apprentice of the Year title. She also shares why she is a strong advocate for apprenticeships, and encourages more women to choose the apprenticeship route to a career, and discusses her journey towards fulfilling her potential as a Lab Analyst with #GenerationApprenticeship. 🎧Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ePSyJVSA #InternationalWomensDay2025 #WomenInSTEM #FemaleApprentice
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