The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP) has launched a dedicated website providing a central hub for individuals, employers and communities to access fully funded green skills training, resources and opportunities across the construction sector, as reported by the Belfast News Letter.

The platform is designed to simplify access to courses, training pathways and support services, offering tailored information for aspiring learners, industry employers, schools and community members to remove barriers and create clear routes into sustainable careers.

GRASP is a €9.8m cross-border initiative supported by the PEACEPLUS programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), operating across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Led by South West College, the programme brings together a network of partners including Southern Regional College, North West Regional College, Irish Central Border Area Network (ICBAN), Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, Donegal Education and Training Board, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, Atlantic Technological University and Future Cast.

The website is structured to align training pathways with the evolving skills demands of the construction sector as it transitions towards greener building practices and sustainable development.

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The launch positions GRASP as a significant cross-border mechanism for addressing green skills shortages in construction at a time when both jurisdictions face growing pressure to build sustainable talent pipelines aligned with climate and retrofit targets.

Discover the full range of training opportunities available through the GRASP programme in the complete coverage.