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How digital tools help unlock career and learning opportunities across Europe
If you’re looking for a job or training opportunities in Europe, it may not be obvious where to start. However, there are online tools that can help with the search and application process. Studying or working overseas can be an exciting and enriching experience, says Naomi Oldenburg. And she should know: she’s done it herself....
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How apprenticeships are providing more opportunities and strengthening Ireland’s talent pipeline
The landscape of education and training in Ireland is changing, shaped by evolving workforce needs and changing expectations among learners. People want practical skills that lead to opportunity, while employers are looking for talent ready to contribute from day one. How apprenticeships prepare work-ready talent 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for...
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Preparing rural areas for the green transition
Rural areas will help power Ireland’s low-carbon future. Skills policy must ensure they also share in its economic benefits. Rural Ireland is central to Ireland’s green transition. Wind farms, bioeconomy projects and circular economy initiatives are concentrated outside major cities, giving rural regions a clear role in the low-carbon economy. But without the right skills...
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From contributors to partners: Reforming Ireland’s workforce development
As AI evolves from a niche technological trend to a fundamental driver of global productivity, the gap between our current workforce capabilities and future industrial needs is widening. Ireland now stands at a critical juncture, and to secure our position as a premier knowledge-based economy, we must move beyond acknowledging the AI revolution and begin...
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Breaking the cycle and building the future for young people in Dublin
Game-changing tailored programmes and summer employment training are helping young people in Dublin build confidence, skills and pathways to education or work. Dublin South City Partnership (DSCP) is a local development company responsible for delivering the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) across Dublin 6, 8 and 12. A core objective under SICAP’s Lifelong...
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Consent education for boys and young men: why we have a role to play
Learn how to support boys and young men in building consent skills, emotional resilience and healthy relationships. There is increasing recognition that young people need support to achieve emotional resilience, personal confidence and genuine connections with the people around them — with increasing concern about how to ensure that boys and young men achieve these...
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Entrepreneurship for life: building mindsets, not just startups
Entrepreneurship education builds adaptable, resilient mindsets — beyond startups. Discover how initiatives are redefining lifelong learning through creativity, collaboration and digital-age skills. When most people think of entrepreneurship education, they imagine business pitches, tech startups and flashy prototypes. Yet, the real value of entrepreneurship learning goes far beyond launching a company. It’s about cultivating mindsets...
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How to make upskilling work for people, places and productivity
The success of green, digital and demographic transitions depends not just on technology or goals, but on people and the places they live and work. Recent OECD work shows that the places most at risk of job displacement due to automation or industrial change are often those least equipped to respond. This regional imbalance is...
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Book clubs for teens and adults with Down syndrome
Book clubs provide opportunities for people with Down syndrome to read, socialise and be out in a supportive, accessible environment. What began as a simple local project three years ago is now a successful nationwide programme. All levels of reading are welcome, from proficient readers to those who cannot read. Collaborative, member-led book clubs With...
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How clear and flexible learning is shaping the future of Irish education
Reforms to the education landscape have opened up opportunities and made learning pathways clearer, more inclusive and accessible. It’s essential in a changing world of work. Over the last five years, Ireland’s further and higher education sector has undergone significant reform. That’s good news for learners, who are now benefitting from a variety of clear,...