LMETB pilot new training initiative
LOUTH and Meath ETB have been selected to pilot a new national training initiative, in collaboration with SOLAS, to aid local businesses, particularly during these challenging economic times.
Formulated under the ‘Skills to Advance’ scheme, the newly developed programme provides the opportunity for employers to avail of highly subsidised training in Leadership and Management Skills, certified at Level 6, on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Louth and Meath ETB are one of only four ETB’s nationally who are involved in this pilot project, working collaboratively with Cavan Monaghan ETB, Donegal ETB and Mayo-SligoLeitrim ETB.
Developed in conjunction with the IDA, Enterprise Ireland and the Regional Skills Fora, this innovative new programme will enable employers to avail of highly subsidised training in all areas of Leadership and Management for their businesses, ensuring they have a competitive edge in this ever-changing marketplace. The curriculum has been adapted to suit current circumstances and will be delivered on-line to ensure accessibility and flexibility for the participants.
Speaking at the launch of the programme at the Regional Skills and Training Centre, Dundalk, the Director of Further Education and Training, Sadie Ward Mc Dermott said ‘ Louth and Meath ETB are proud to pilot this exciting new initiative, which will greatly assist businesses to prevail during these difficult times. We are proud to be one of the first ETB’s in the country to pilot this programme under the regional and sectoral aspect of our industry specific scheme, ‘Skills to Advance’. This Leadership and Management initiative has been developed to upskill supervisory and management staff, and those that aspire to such, in areas including change management, motivation of staff, digital skills and remote working. In these challenging times, training is more important than ever to ensure business success and LMETB are committed to working with the business community to assist them in whatever way we can’.
The Area Training Manager of the Regional Skills and Training Centre (RSTC), Dr. Ciarán Ó’ Mathúna also commented that ‘ The RSTC is proud be involved in the development and delivery of this programme, as it will enable many employers, who have been financially impacted by the COVID crisis, to avail of heavily subsidised training, in order to equip them and their staff with the necessary skills and tools to navigate a more competitive and challenging landscape ahead. The RSTC has been to the forefront of developing many industry specific courses required over the last few months, including Infection Prevention and Control, Safety & Health at Work, Care Skills and many more, all of which are certified at NFQ Level 5. Anyone in employment, and who is eligible under the Skills to Advance scheme, can avail of these courses, which are tutor led, with on-line delivery, and are a very worthwhile investment in the future’.
‘Skills to Advance is an innovative programme, developed by SOLAS, which supports those in employment to avail of upskilling and reskilling opportunities’, according to Dr. Aisling Sheridan, Adult Education Officer with LMETB. ‘ The value of training to employers has long been recognised in the workplace, but Skills to Advance now provides access to high quality training, giving greater flexibility and enhanced prospects to all in their working environment.
The training programme will commence on 4th August and anyone with queries can contact Aoife Mc Daid, Employer Engagement Officer with LMETB by emailing skillstoadvance@lmetb.ie.