Economy
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA: ‘A mood of optimism’
Fresh from setting out his four key priorities as part of a new economic mission and the publication of action…
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Positioning Northern Ireland for long-term success
New Invest Northern Ireland’s Chief Executive Kieran Donoghue discusses his initial impressions and strategic vision for the agency. Northern Ireland…
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The productivity problem
With annual growth of some 1.1 per cent now putting Northern Ireland’s economy 7.6 per cent above pandemic level, signs…
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An insight into consumer spending and experiences in Northern Ireland
Anne-Marie Murphy, Director of Strategy and Emerging Markets at the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland explains the current consumer experience…
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