The latest National Skills Bulletin has been published by Solas, Irelands’ further education and training authority. The report highlights areas where employment has seen growth (including construction, hospitality and education sectors) as well as key areas where skill shortages are hampering growth (including ICT, science, engineering, health and business & financial sectors). Migrant labour has proved important in meeting demand in key areas such as health and IT.
Andrew Brownlee, Executive Director of Solas, said that the further education sector is evolving to meet skills shortages with provision of new traineeships, apprenticeships and Post Leaving Cert courses (PLC’s) aimed at targeting employment opportunities.
The key findings of the report are shown below, with the full report available at the following link; http://www.solas.ie/SkillsToAdvance/Documents/National%20Skills%20Bulletin%202018.pdf
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Distance Learning and Online Courses are offered in a number of different formats, these include correspondence courses (by post), online via computer or a combination of online and classroom instruction (blended learning).. View 
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ.. View 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep job skills and professional knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations & qualifications are maintained.. View 
Evening courses and part time learning options are a great way to enhance a CV, to socialise and make friends, as well as learn something completely new. There are an abundance of night courses and evening classes available.. View