Skills Map will identify county’s talent

WEXFORD County Council ( WCC) has launched a new initiative aimed at mapping the talent and skills of those living and working in the county.

Developed in partnership with tech company Abodoo, the initiative will align Wexford’s growing international business profile with the talent the county has to offer, identify the skills that exist within the county, and enable greater investment in areas that will attract employment.

Abodoo’s talent mapping technology will provide ongoing anonymised data analysis of the skills in Wexford, both for persons residing there, the diaspora, and persons wishing to relocate.

The data provided to the county will not include any personally identifiable information, but it will capture key data points such as skills and location. Those who sign up can opt to allow employers to contact them directly should they wish.

At the launch, Cllr Ger Carthy, chairman of Wexford County Council, said, ‘I am delighted to see Abodoo partner with WCC to support our economic strategy for jobs. We have carried out a capital investment programme to support first rate quality infrastructure to attract new investors.

‘Equally, it is important to highlight the skills talent we have available here in Co Wexford in areas such as the financial services, medical devices, technology and green economy.’

Vanessa Tierney, CEO of Abodoo, reiterated those sentiments, saying, ‘We are delighted to be working with the dynamic team in Wexford and to bring our skills mapping technology to them. ‘ This continues our goal to develop constructive and long-term relationships with local governments, working closely with them to help them identify the skills in their areas and to ultimately ensure that they are best placed to take advantage of the opportunities ahead in the changing economic climate.

‘ The project sees smart working as the new normal and something which both companies and Government should fully embrace. The growing importance of digital hubs as a means for spurring economic growth is a testament to this fact.’

The initial stages of the programme of work with WCC will include an education and awareness programme on both digital and social media platforms, together with an advertising campaign. For more information, visit abodoo. com/wexford. Follow the campaign on social media using the hash tag# Life the W ex ford way