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Economy
North-south skills disparity
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are both prioritising skills as a pathway to economic resilience and social mobility.…
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Economy
Three-year Careers Action Plan published
In June 2025, the Department for the Economy (DfE) and the Department of Education jointly published the Careers Action Plan…
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Economy
Building tomorrow’s workforce
When Construction Futures officially launched in August 2024, it set out to do more than raise awareness. Our mission, born…
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Economy
Urgent action required to address growing cross-border skills gap
A report on future skills requirement in manufacturing across the island of Ireland has recommended urgent action be taken by…
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Economy
Celebrating 30 years of impact: OCN NI’s legacy of learning and skills development across Northern Ireland
Celebrating 30 years of impact: OCN NI’s legacy of learning and skills development across Northern Ireland As Northern Ireland’s leading…
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Economy
Skills for a green economy
The Department for the Economy (DfE) states that the Green Skills Action Plan, published in late-May 2025, aims to “equip…
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Economy
Interpreting and language skills: The silent infrastructure of a growing economy
Northern Ireland is at an inflection point. Conversations around green skills, digital skills, vocational pathways and AI dominate the agenda,…
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Economy
Skills for life and work
Figures released by the Department for the Economy show that more young people are availing of the Skills for Life…
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Issues
Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA: ‘Foundations that we can build upon’
Almost exactly six months on from her appointment as Minister for the Economy, Caoimhe Archibald MLA welcomes Ciarán Galway to…
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Public Affairs
Shared Island Unit head Émer Deane: ‘An ordinary way of thinking’
As the Shared Island initiative enters a new phase, Ciarán Galway meets with Émer Deane – the Assistant Secretary in…
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