SE Regional Skills Newsletter

South East Skills & Training News

May 2022

South East Technological University (SETU) Establishment

May 1st saw the establishment of the regions first university with the designation of the South East Technological University following the amalgamation of Institute of Technology Carlow and Waterford Insitute of Technology. More here.

Female Apprenticeships Encouraged

Congratulations to Deirdre O’ Byrne, St Pauls Community College, who successfully secured an Electrical Instrumentation apprenticeship with Ball Corporation, through Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board female scholarship initiative. See more here.

Offshore Renewable Hub planned for Rosslare Port

Plans for a new Rosslare Europort Offshore Renewable Energy Hub were announced recently in anticipation of significant offshore wind energy farms off the South East cost of Ireland. Phase 1 of a €150 million Masterplan is underway and a €200 million Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub development is planned to be completed over the next five years. More here.

Drive to Train & Recruit more Construction Workers Launched

Ministers Harris and Humphreys have launched a new drive to recruit construction workers. There are significant opportunities for craft and professional roles in the South East with more than 15,000 currently employed. See https://www.solas.ie/future-building/

Upcoming Courses

There are still places available across the region aimed at upskilling and reskilling staff. See what's on offer here .

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GET IN TOUCH WITH SOUTH EAST REGIONAL SKILLS

Edmond Connolly
South East Regional Skills Forum Manager

Email: edmondconnolly@regionalskills.ie
Tel: 087 8314729

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South East Regional Skills Forum can help you and your team avail of a range of funded skills solutions (many of which are online & flexibly delivered) best suited to your company's needs.

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SERSF is a single contact point in the region to help employers connect with the education and training system (Further & Higher Education providers) and create greater collaboration and utilise the resources available to enhancement our regional skills.

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South East Regional Skills
Dargan Centre
Institute of Technology Carlow
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
R93 V960

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