Future Skills Strategy Action Plan

ID Description Provide Update
1.1.1 Undertake a bi-annual survey of employers/recruiters to assess skills and labour market issues Provide Update
1.1.2 Maintain up-to-date labour market profiles and an annual skills demand/ supply forecast model.. Provide Update
1.1.3 Publish an annual skills barometer for Fingal. Provide Update
1.1.4 Host an annual skills summit to communicate key initiatives and build employer/learner/education provider links.. Provide Update
1.1.5 Establish a referral system within the SSIG to gauge regular skills needs, utilising the Dublin Regional Skills Forum Skills Audit as a resource to support the identification of skills gaps.. Provide Update
2.2.2 Through the ‘Xplore Your Future’ brand, deliver an annual expo targeted at school students.. Provide Update
2.2.3 Proactively engage with schools in Fingal on education/training options and future career opportunities.. Provide Update
2.2.4 Explore models to deliver work experience opportunities.. Provide Update
2.2.5 Update and remodel Fingal County Council’s Skills Hub and map existing provisions based on priority sector groups.. Provide Update
3.3.1 Continue the development of interventions which address the economically inactivity. Provide Update
3.3.2 Through the LCDC engage to design and implement a labour market participation programme which assesses barriers to participation including gender and ability barriers Provide Update
3.3.3 Work with education providers and government agencies to facilitate robust qualification conversion courses for newly arrived immigrants. Provide Update
3.3.4 Support the improvement of basic digital literacy to enhance work readiness Provide Update
4.4.1 Facilitate and expand participation of sector skills groups, acting as communication channels between employers and education providers Provide Update
4.4.2 Explore the development of an assured skills programme to encompass academies, apprenticeships and traineeships for clusters with significant need.. Provide Update
4.4.3 Launch a 'Back to Fingal' campaign targeted at disapora for sectors with significant skills needs.s. Provide Update
4.4.4 Work with anchor employers/cluster groups to develop tailored skills solutions in collaboration with education/training providers including regional bodies such as DRSF.. Provide Update
4.4.5 Explore future collaboration and innovation opportunities in skills development between enterprises and education and training providers. Provide Update
4.4.6 Support the development of further education infrastructure in Fingal, including DDLETB's College of the Future in Swords Provide Update
5.5.1 Develop up-skilling and re-skilling programmes including micro-credentials and micro-qualifications to: - Promote & embed a culture of life-long learning with employers and employees; and - Address specific needs around transversal skills i.e management and leadership, compliance and regulation, to improve business processes and productivity. Provide Update
5.5.2 Promote the delivery of education and training initiatives that embed digital skills, green skills and transversal skills to target future skills development Provide Update
5.5.3 Provide focused support to SMEs in delivering learning and development functions through: - The provision of tailored online courses - Piloting an SME training fund which reduces cost barriers - An awareness campaign to ensure SMEs are accessing state funded provisions; and - The identification of upskilling needs and supports to promote stadd retention.. Provide Update