A new manufacturing cluster to help develop the industry in the border region to compete on a national and international level has been officially launched at Atlantic Technological University. The
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The European Commission has announced that CeADAR based in UCD, Dublin, and the FactoryxChange consortium in the Irish Midlands are one step closer to being fully approved as European Digital
Scotland’s new home for cybersecurity research, innovation, and industry growth, Abertay cyberQuarter, has officially opened at Abertay University. The £18 million hub in Abertay University’s Annie Lamont Building has been jointly
Ireland’s freight and distribution sector has reinforced its commitment to the next generation of employees with the launch in Atlantic TU Sligo of a new Transport Operations and Commercial Driving
The warehousing and logistics industry is facing a shortage of qualified Lift Truck Instructors which could lead to safety issues in forklift operations, according to RTITB. “The lack of lift
Senior leaders from a range of leading food businesses have joined the Future Food Movement’s Accelerator programme, which aims to upskill the food and drink industry on critical climate issues. Its
BioPharmaChem Skillnet has launched a new Virtual Reality (VR) Training programme developed for the Pharma Industry in collaboration with Technological University Dublin. Following the successful BioPharmaChem (BPC) Skillnet VR Training programme in
Connected Curriculum, Siemens’ innovative teaching programme integrating technology into the higher education curriculum, has expanded its university partnerships bringing its total to 10 leading UK universities. Launched in 2019, the
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has announced that it has made over £1 million in funding available to help British businesses to export. The IOE&IT launched the
Founded in 1964 in Limerick, Kirby is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor with operations in Ireland, the UK, and Mainland Europe. The organisation provides full mechanical and electrical
A new partnership between industry and Government to grow the number of high-quality apprenticeships in the manufacturing sector has been launched. Chaired by Anita Davenport-Brooks of the Lander Group, Apprenticeships
An Aston University degree apprenticeship is helping to illustrate that more women are choosing a career in logistics and supply chain. The logistics sector has historically attracted more men than
We help companies increase productivity and profitability by providing integrated training, consultancy and implementation support in Lean and Agile thinking at all levels. Our clients range from companies new to
Festo is a leading world-wide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. Our aim is to maximise productivity and competitiveness for our customers.
Ornua, owner of Kerrygold, Ireland’s only billion-euro food brand, has launched its search for the organisation’s next generation of leaders through its 2022 Graduate Programme. The programme is looking for
UK Soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks is leading the way with its World Class Operator programme, which looks to nurture and train the nation’s future manufacturing talent. The new programme, created
Britain’s manufacturers have called on Government to adopt a sectoral rethink on how levy money can be spent to boost essential skills in high growth industries like manufacturing and engineering.
The Lab & Cleanroom Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, May 13th. The event is the latest in the Online 365 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Webinar Series which is
RTITB can now arrange for all of an organisation’s Driver CPC Periodic Training to be delivered across the UK within one service. The nationwide service will help businesses with multiple
The introduction of the ‘superdeduction’ tax incentive is set to provide a sharp boost to investment this year for manufacturers as companies plan to increase or bring forward their plans
The Government has given its backing to efforts by Make UK to help the next generation of talent by boosting take up of the Kickstart scheme by manufacturing employers. Make
The Transport Logistics & Warehouse/Supply Chain Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, February 25th. The event is the latest in the Online 365 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Webinar Series
The Lab & Cleanroom Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, February 18th. The event is the latest in the Online 365 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Webinar Series which is
With the number of off-site employees on the rise, others dispersed around the globe, and the continued surge in remote
The Lab & Cleanroom Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, February 11th. The event is the latest in the
Unilever has announced a wide-ranging set of commitments and actions to help build a more equitable and inclusive society by
The Machine Tooling/Manufacturing/CNC Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, January 28th. The event is the latest in the Online
The Automation & Robotics/IOT & Industry 4.0 Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, January 21st. The event is the
Skillnet Ireland has launched their new strategy, Transforming Business Through Talent 2021-2025. The strategy sets out ambitious targets over the course
Universal Robots has announced that Applied Automation has opened a dedicated Authorised Training Centre at its headquarters in Cardiff. The facility
Automation specialist DesignPro Automation has teamed up with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board to offer Ireland’s first certified
Kirby Group Engineering has doubled its apprentice intake in 2020. The Limerick-based, privately owned mechanical and electrical engineering company has
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched a free online training resource to help businesses reduce their energy
Manufacturers are increasingly realising the benefits of investing in Automation and Robotics technologies in order to increase productivity and reduce
Since the launch of the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) in TU Dublin in September 2018 the number of apprentices participating
The European Commission’s Skills for Smart Industrial Specialisation and Digital Transformation report has featured Skillnet Ireland as an example of best practice. Skillnet Ireland
Skillnet Ireland is urging employers, employees, industry groups, regional groups, the general public and all interested parties to have their say
Ireland’s first ever Master’s in Blockchain (Distributed Ledger Technologies) has been launched. The programme has been developed by Skillnet Ireland’s Technology
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning in Ireland, has launched six new networks
Fáilte Ireland is inviting businesses and individuals interested in providing tourists with a food or drink experience to attend workshops
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning in Ireland has announced up to €2
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has launched the tenth year of its Aspire Scholarship Programme which provides talented graduates from across
Fáilte Ireland has unveiled a bespoke toolkit to equip and train craft businesses across Ireland’s Ancient East with the skills to maximise
Talent Garden, Europe’s largest digital innovation and co-working hub operator, has opened its Dublin Innovation School with details of two
The call is open for ambitious female entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their businesses to join the latest cycle
Kilsaran International are taking the hugely successful Essential Learning Series suite of technical seminars to the road with events to
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning in Ireland has announced up to
The Saint-Gobain Ireland Technical Academy has announced that it is adding to its existing training portfolio by launching a series of
Skillnet Ireland (formerly Skillnets), the national agency for workforce development, has been launched at an event in Co Clare to
Designed to foster collaboration between industry, academia and government agencies, the 2018 Research and Innovation Conference & Exhibition attracted over
Just 16% of engineering graduates are women, with the overall ratio currently just one woman to eight men in the
A fund of €30,000 has been announced by GIY with the support of The Ireland Funds for the establishment of 10
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) has published its 2017 Annual Report, announcing substantial growth across all
The Eastern Corridor Medical Engineering Centre (ECME), a cross border centre of research excellence within the field of cardiovascular medicine,
New research published by the ESRI finds that greater skill utilisation and skilled migration are required to support a productive and
Millennial training company EngageSmith has announced it will create 20 new jobs by the end of 2019 as it develops its range
Monex Financial Services has announced details of a new scholarship program created to support Killarney Leaving Cert students accepted to
During 2016 there were 71,647 days lost to industrial disputes, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office on
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