Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is home to 2,600 companies working in the process and manufacturing sector, employing 25,000 individuals. All of the 9 industries are represented in Northern Ireland, with the Extractive and Mineral Processing, Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors, Glass & Related Industries and Printing industries having the largest representation.
The present Skills Strategy, which is currently under review, for Northern Ireland, Success through Skills has four main strands:
- Understanding the demand of skills
- Improving the skills levels of the workforce
- Improving the quality and relevance of education and training
- Tackling the skills barriers to employment and employability
This strategy is an integral part of the Proskills strategy for Northern Ireland.
A new skills strategy for Northern Ireland has been developed by the Department of Employment & Learning and is currently open for consultation. To have your say on the proposed new strategy please contact the Northern Ireland Manager: Diane Weatherup on 07795 011 812 or diane.weatherup@proskills.co.uk or follow the link: www.delni.gov.uk/successthroughskills2
Proskills Role in the Nations
Proskills exists in the nations to:
- Give employers working in the process and manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland a voice on skills and skills related issues
- Shape and influence the developed governments skills policy to meet the demands of the sector
- To ensure that training provision meets the current and future demands of local employers
- Make our industries a real career choice to encourage young people into the industry
- Ensure timely access to qualifications is available
We can help you to
- Identify and access funding for skills
- Signpost effective training provision available in your area
- Help you to identify your training needs and develop training plans
- Drive business performance improvements