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Businesses in Mayo double down on skills to stay competitive
Over 2,200 people and 630 businesses in Mayo committed to workforce development last year through Skillnet Ireland, with over 14,800 training days delivered.
Early Childhood Ireland urges pay parity with primary school teachers
Early Childhood Ireland is calling on the government to set a definitive date for aligning Early Years and School Age Care graduates' pay with public sector conditions, as part of its Budget 2026 submission.
AI-powered dyslexia screening could transform early literacy support
A new AI-based screening tool, Alpaca, is being piloted in Irish schools to detect early signs of dyslexia in children as young as four—without adding to teachers’ workloads.
Businesses in Longford and Roscommon embrace upskilling for a more resilient future
Over 1,280 individuals and 450 businesses in Longford and Roscommon invested in workforce development through Skillnet Ireland last year, completing more than 7,450 training days.
Entrepreneurial education initiative reaches 7,500 students with AIB support
Junior Achievement Ireland and AIB have extended their successful ‘It’s My Business’ programme for another three years, aiming to reach 12,000 primary pupils by 2028.
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Education is no longer just about filling classrooms. It’s about expanding horizons, amplifying voices, and connecting local ambition with global opportunity.
Orbital Education ramps up global school acquisitions with fresh funding boost
Global private school operator Orbital Education has secured a 50% uplift on its existing eight-figure credit facility with HSBC UK, signalling aggressive expansion plans across international markets.
Trinity researchers win ERC grants to explore AI for conflict prediction and language preservation
Two Trinity College Dublin academics have secured major European Research Council (ERC) grants to harness AI in tackling global challenges.
New ARC Hub to fast-track health tech from lab to market
Research Ireland has launched the ARC Hub for HealthTech, a €34.3m initiative aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of early-stage health technology, particularly in chronic disease management.
Mayo unveils cutting-edge apprenticeship centre to boost regional skills
A major investment by Mayo College of Further Education and Training is set to transform Swinford into a regional hub for skills and innovation with the launch of a new state-of-the-art New Generation Apprenticeship Centre.
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