Upskilling the Workforce. CMETB will continue to develop and roll out the Supply Chain, Logistics and Procurement (SCLP) Centre of Excellence. This will result in the establishment of a range of programmes to address the skills needs and the emerging technological requirements in SCLP. CMETB is also exploring the introduction of two new traineeships, one in the area of furniture upholstery and the other in Building Information Modelling (BIM). CMETB will work to increase enrolments on Skills To Advance (STA) programmes and to broaden the range of programmes on offer. CMETB has continued to grow during the pandemic, with evening provision increasing to three nights per week based on demand and the requirements of employers. One example of STA success was the development of a certificate in Supervisory Management (ILM accredited). A diploma programme is now being delivered across the region to address demand. A Business Innovation and Market Creation micro qualification programme will be introduced by CMETB in response to the demand for bitesize programmes. Skills to Compete was launched as an initiative to cope with the structural labour market change brought about by the pandemic, building on the programme infrastructure that exists to offer the employability, digital and sector-specific skills required by those who lost their jobs to find a pathway back into sustainable work. While the labour market impact has not yet arisen in the way envisaged, SOLAS and CMETB will work together to ensure that the legacy of a single initiative to support skills for employment is preserved, with Skills to Compete becoming the mainstream offering for those who need upskilling to find sustainable work. This will include targeting of long-term unemployed in line with FET Pathways to Work commitments. “ Digital Skills Traineeship Learner In delivering sector-specific skills as part of the Skills to Compete offering, traineeship programmes are particularly relevant (for example, homecare, youth, engineering, and laboratory assistance). Approximately 50% of CMETB PLC provision is employment-oriented and will be monitored to ensure that the linkages with employers and the Regional Skills Forum results in CMETB providing programmes that continue to meet the needs of industry and communities.
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Upskilling the Workforce. CMETB will continue to develop and roll out the Supply Chain, Logistics and Procurement (SCLP) Centre of Excellence. This will result in the establishment of a range of programmes to address the skills needs and the emerging technological requirements in SCLP. CMETB is also exploring the introduction of two new traineeships, one in the area of furniture upholstery and the other in Building Information Modelling (BIM). CMETB will work to increase enrolments on Skills To Advance (STA) programmes and to broaden the range of programmes on offer. CMETB has continued to grow during the pandemic, with evening provision increasing to three nights per week based on demand and the requirements of employers. One example of STA success was the development of a certificate in Supervisory Management (ILM accredited). A diploma programme is now being delivered across the region to address demand. A Business Innovation and Market Creation micro qualification programme will be introduced by CMETB in response to the demand for bitesize programmes. Skills to Compete was launched as an initiative to cope with the structural labour market change brought about by the pandemic, building . It builds on the programme infrastructure that exists already available, to offer the employability, digital and sector-specific skills required by those who lost their jobs to find a pathway back into sustainable work. While the labour market impact has not yet arisen in the way envisaged, SOLAS and CMETB KCETB will work together to ensure that the legacy of a single initiative to support skills for employment is preserved, with Skills to Compete becoming the mainstream offering for those who need upskilling to find sustainable work. This will include targeting of long-long- term unemployed in line with FET Pathways to Work commitments. “ Digital Skills Traineeship Learner In delivering sector<.. image(A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated) removed ..> As part of the Innovation through Collaboration initiative in the South-specific skills East and in collaboration with WWETB and TETB, Kilkenny and Carlow ETB delivered Step up and Grow which is a Company Benchmarking process aimed at promoting business excellence, initiated as part of the Skills Supporting Working Lives and Enterprise Growth in Ireland 2018-2021 further education and training policy framework for skills development of people in employment. The focus in KCETB for this programme was the upskilling or reskilling needs of the Engineering and Manufacturing sector. The benchmarking tool used as part of the programme has identified and supported a number of SMEs in Kilkenny and Carlow to Compete offeringundertake an audit of their training needs. <.. image(A group of people in a kitchen Description automatically generated with medium confidence) removed ..><.. image(A picture containing power saw, traineeship programmes tool Description automatically generated) removed ..> KCETB offer apprenticeship training both in craft apprenticeships and in other areas, including the Commis Chef Apprenticeship. Given that KCETB do not have a specific training centre, it is to their credit that advances in recent years have led to effective provision being offered, which includes in electrical, construction and motor mechanics apprenticeships. The close proximity and strong collaboration with Carlow Institute of Technology, now the South-East Technological University presents potential opportunities for future expansion, including in the area of Electrical Instrumentation. This will be reviewed over the course of this agreement. KCETB are particularly relevant (aiming to commence a second Commis Chef class in Autumn 2022. In addition, plans are in place to progress two additional Phase 2 Electrical Workshops in 2023. KCETB are in support of a devolved delivery model in craft apprenticeships with colleagues in the South- East, including both with ETB partners as well as higher education institutes. The ETB has plans to expand apprenticeship provision over the course of this agreement, building on successful integration initiatives progressed to date, such as the delivery of the Commis Chef apprenticeship in Carlow Institute. This also forms a component of the overall estates strategy for exampleKCETB. To its credit, homecareKCETB was a lead ETB in the development of the new Level 4 micro qualification Environmental Sustainability Awareness module. The ETB will now roll this out across FET provision from September 2022. From autumn 2022, youth, engineeringthere will also be a national wholly online green skills module available via eCollege, and laboratory assistance)KCETB will encourage all learners to undertake this learning. Approximately 50% KCETB have also offered green skills provision through the 50 Shades Greener banner, demonstrating their early leadership in this critical skills needs area. From autumn 2022, there will also be a national wholly online green skills module available via eCollege, and KCETB will encourage all learners to undertake this learning. There are ambitious targets to drive the roll-out of CMETB PLC provision is employment-oriented this and KCETB will be monitored to ensure that support the linkages national skills priorities in green skills and sustainability over the course of this agreement, developing further plans and provision. “ Effective engagement with employers and the Regional Skills Forum results in CMETB providing programmes that continue to meet the needs of industry and communitiesemployer networks is key to the future plans and potential skills collaboration of KCETB. These include building on existing networks, such as skills development through the THRIVE programme, in collaboration with the entrepreneurs’ academy. Specific skills areas have been identified by KCETB, including Smart Driving, as well as Bus and Coach Training provision, which has been developed and is scheduled to commence in 2022. KCETB plans to offer APA Pensions and Regulations for the September 2022 exams. This is a significant initiative for the ETB and further evidences the response to employer needs in the region. Building on the success of engagement with learners on the eCollege Digital Marketing course, KCETB also plan to offer Digital Marketing as a tutor led option in 2022, which will include City and Guilds “Understanding Social Media” and “Brand Development” components.
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