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AI cuts deep into graduate hiring trends

Author: RTE News

A growing reliance on AI is reshaping the talent pipeline, with major accountancy and finance firms scaling back on graduate hires.

Local training initiatives helping Irish businesses upskill and stay competitive

Author: Irish Times

Over 100,000 upskilling opportunities have been delivered to Irish businesses since 2018 through Skills to Advance, a national initiative by SOLAS.

Collaboration between industry and academia key to Northern Ireland’s economic growth

Author: MSN

With over 5,000 additional skilled workers needed annually to grow the Northern Ireland economy, experts say deeper collaboration between business, academia and government is essential to future-proof priority sectors and boost productivity.

Santander invests $25 million to future-proof skills and unlock access to education

Author: Morningstar

Santander US has committed $25 million to advancing education, employability and entrepreneurship — a move aimed squarely at bridging the skills gap in an increasingly fast-changing job market.

SETU construction begins with major boost for Waterford and Carlow

Author: Waterford News

After years of delays, construction is finally underway on two long-promised university buildings for South East Technological University — a move that signals renewed momentum in Ireland’s regional education infrastructure.

Ireland’s English language sector hits record highs amid shifting global trends

Author: The Pie News

Ireland’s English Language Education (ELE) sector welcomed a record 128,761 international students in 2024, contributing €792 million to the economy — all while navigating shorter stays, rising operational costs, and stiffening international competition.

Rethinking education

Author: April Lara

All these stories ask one thing: what future are we really building through education?

AI integration must reshape education strategy

Author: Irish Times

Ireland’s National Skills Council is calling for AI to become a core part of the education system, not just an add-on.

Rising teacher costs strain Northern Ireland schools

Author: Belfast Telegraph

Substitute teacher costs in Northern Ireland surged past £112 million this year, even as sickness-related absences fell and more teachers entered the system.

Ministers unite on careers plan to future-proof workforce

Author: FE News

Northern Ireland’s new Careers Action Plan 2025–2028 marks a bold joint move by the Economy and Education Ministers to rewire careers education for all ages.

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