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Talk on Enhancing Collaborative, Transformative & Democratic Possibilities

Talk on Enhancing Collaborative, Transformative & Democratic Possibilities

Dr Bernie Grummell, Departments of Education and Adult & Community Education, Maynooth University will be giving a special presentation on Wednesday, 20th November on enhancing collaborative, transformative and democratic possibilities for the future in the university campus. Talk on Enhancing Collaborative, Transformative & Democratic Possibilities While the growth of managerialism, marketization and performativity has had […]

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Digital Badge Symposium – Taste 4 Success Skillnet and UCC

Digital Badge Symposium – Taste 4 Success Skillnet and UCC

Digital Badge Symposium topic: The Future of Workforce Learning: Application of Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials Thursday 14 November, 9am – 2pm Devere Hall, UCC Admission: Free of charge Register Now: Click here About the Digital Badge Symposium There is a need to ensure that the skills base of the Irish workforce reflect not just the […]

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Pitman Training Swords Open Day

Pitman Training Swords Open Day

Is a career change on your mind for 2020? Whether you are fresh out of education or looking to get back into work or want to escape your current job, career training is what every employer is looking for. Forget degrees, forget education, employers want to see proof that you have the practical skills and […]

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EU Report Released on the Changing Nature of Work and Skills

EU Report Released on the Changing Nature of Work and Skills

When it comes to employment, and our roles in the workplace, the times are changing. A new report has been released by the EU Science Hub, which aims to shed light on the effect of new technologies on the future of work and skills. Changing Nature of Work and Skills: What’s Covered Social media manager, […]

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New Innovation Programme Launched to Boost SME Productivity

New Innovation Programme Launched to Boost SME Productivity

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), Skillnet Ireland and Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet have joined forces to launch a new ISO Innovation Management System Guidance Standard and an aligned Innovation Excellence Programme (IEP), to help boost productivity levels in Irish SMEs. Organisations who undertake the new programme will learn how to implement and manage […]

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Get Your Ideal Job at Dublin Careers Fair

Get Your Ideal Job at Dublin Careers Fair

Local and international companies are looking to fill thousands of positions at the Jobs Expo Dublin on 19th October 2019. This award-winning careers fair will run from 10am – 4pm in the Cusack Suite in Croke Park, and allows attendees direct access to Ireland’s chief employers. For jobseekers, tickets are complimentary, and the line-up of […]

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Techstars Startup Week Dublin 2019

Techstars Startup Week Dublin 2019

Techstars Startup Week Dublin, powered by Dublin City, Council is a celebration of entrepreneurs, innovation and community in Dublin this 21st – 25th October 2019. This event brings business owners, local leaders, and friends together over five days to build momentum and opportunity around the Dublin community’s unique entrepreneurial identity. Join in a celebration-led by […]

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Europass Platform for Working & Training in Europe

Europass Platform for Working & Training in Europe

A new platform is in development for 2020. This new programme will offer an interactive platform with information on learning and working in Europe. Europass is currently a portfolio of 5 documents that helps individuals take advantage of work and study opportunities across Europe and beyond. It is popular with over 100 million Europass CV’s […]

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The Learnovation Summit 2019

The Learnovation Summit 2019

Dublin Regional Skills are partnering with The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin to bring you The Learnovation Summit on 1 October 2019 in Croke Park. This year’s summit will focus on Future Ready Skills – connecting talent, skills and performance to accelerate growth. Book your discounted ticket now at www.learnovation.ie About Learnovation Summit 2019 […]

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Study of PR & Communication Sector Highlights Career Opportunities for Graduates

Study of PR & Communication Sector Highlights Career Opportunities for Graduates

Study of PR & Communication Sector shows over €1 billion contribution to the Irish economy, strong female representation at senior levels and a need for more males to enter the profession. A nation-wide study carried out by Amárach Research for the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) which delivers the PRII Diploma in Public Relations finds […]

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Accounting Technician Apprenticeship

Accounting Technician Apprenticeship

Would you like to earn a Level 6 qualification in accounting through a work-based study programme?The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship gives you the chance to jump straight into a new job in a new workplace, where you get paid at least €19k a year and enjoy fully funded tuition. You’ll be mentored throughout the two-year programme, and […]

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Women Funding Women Dublin

Women Funding Women Dublin

The Women Funding Women international series, co-hosted by Dell and the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) and Springboard Enterprises, is coming to Dublin. The aim of this event is to shine a spotlight on the investments made in women-led companies while encouraging more women to invest. Make important connections! When? Wed, February 6th, 2019 @ […]

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EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Traineeship application

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Traineeship application

The European Court of Auditors organises three traineeship sessions per year in areas of interest to its work. Traineeships are granted for three, four or five months maximum. They may be remunerated (1350 €/month) or non-remunerated depending on the budgetary appropriations available. The three sessions are organised each year with the following start dates: – […]

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Ireland’s largest annual Project Management Conference

Ireland’s largest annual Project Management Conference

Ireland Chapter of PMI’s conference to generate over half a million euro for the local economy as this conference comes to Cork for the first time. Ireland’s largest annual conference for project managers is to be held in Cork for the first time in February. Over 300 delegates from across the country will attend the […]

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Free Webinars from New Horizons Dublin

Free Webinars from New Horizons Dublin

New Horizons offers you free, educational webinars to keep you up to date on the latest technologies and best business practices. Stay informed with live presentations on a variety of IT and business topics. Subject matter experts with real world experience host each presentation. Each highly interactive session allows you to ask questions and gain […]

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Participation of women in the EU digital economy lagging

Participation of women in the EU digital economy lagging

The European Commission has launched an annual scoreboard to monitor women’s participation in the digital economy, on the occasion of the birthday of Ada Lovelace, considered as the world’s first computer programmer. The Women in Digital scoreboard will assess women’s inclusion in digital jobs, careers and entrepreneurship. Initiated by Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, the Scoreboard […]

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Free Event: Growing your Business in Changing Times

Free Event: Growing your Business in Changing Times

The DCU National Centre for Family Business will host a conference and networking event titled Growing your Business in Changing Times on October 24 at DCU Business School. There, enterprising families and Brexit will take centre stage. Growing your Business in Changing Times Attendees will head from two of Ireland’s growing enterprising families: Rosy Temple, Sales […]

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We welcome the Creative Institute to Corporate Training

We welcome the Creative Institute to Corporate Training

We are proud to welcome Tracy Aspel and her Creative Institute to Corporate Training. The Creative Institute specialises in communications, creative thinking and personal development. The Institute offers a variety of workshops and training courses. These include team building, using NLP in business and idea generation. They also offer bespoke training solutions sales, marketing and […]

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Banks need to face up to the challenges posed by fintech

Banks need to face up to the challenges posed by fintech

Financial technology, or fintech, is changing the ways we bank and interact with our financial institutions, says a report from PwC. Fintech, broadly speaking, is the use of technologies to solve customer problems or offer solutions in financial services. Online banking is an early example. As new fintech offerings become available, they change the way […]

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Irish firms offering upskilling and development to retain staff

Irish firms offering upskilling and development to retain staff

Four in five Irish organisations have experienced skills shortages in the past two years. As a result, business are increasing offering development opportunities and upskilling. That’s according to new research from CIPD Ireland, the professional body for HR and people development. Their report found that more than half (57 percent) of Irish businesses would offer […]

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