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MTU Access Service wins Career Impact Strategy – Employability, Access & Skills Development at the Education Awards 2026
MTU Access Service claimed the Career Impact Strategy – Employability, Access & Skills Development award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for Ready Steady Work, an inclusive employability programme that combines employer partnerships, paid supported internships, and retiree mentoring to create equitable, sustainable career pathways for students supported by the Disability Support Service. The win sets a strong benchmark for inclusive employability practice across Ireland's higher education sector, demonstrating the standard of targeted student engagement, structured programme design, and measurable long-term career impact that future entrants in the category will be expected to deliver.
From Proof of Concept to Scale: What the Oireachtas Apprenticeship Report Means for Irish Employers
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education published its Report on Apprenticeships in February 2026. Irish businesses that engage with the incoming Action Plan, the programme catalogue, and the equity agenda now will build talent pipelines their competitors cannot easily replicate.
Orion Entertainment undertakes leadership and business strategy workshop to strengthen organisational capacity
Vanuatu-based events company Orion Entertainment has undertaken a Leadership and Business Strategy Workshop delivered by Pacific Training Solutions. The training covers leadership, business planning, financial management and team development across all ten company owners.
LEAP launches free on-demand retail training series to support small business growth across Mid-Michigan
US economic development organisation LEAP has launched a free on-demand retail training series for small business owners across Mid-Michigan. The programme targets startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties.
Durham University and Microsoft announce AI Skills Centre of Excellence to open in October 2026
Durham University and Microsoft have announced an AI Skills Centre of Excellence opening in October 2026 to support students, staff, employers and public-sector workers. The hub will serve as a regional centre for practical, inclusive AI skills development across the North East of England.
Kilkenny Design and Local Enterprise Offices launch Makers Academy to develop Ireland's next generation of creative brands
Kilkenny Design and the Local Enterprise Office network have launched the Makers Academy, a national programme supporting up to 25 Irish designers and makers to build scalable, export-ready consumer brands. The initiative combines retail expertise, enterprise support and structured business development training.
Ten Skillnet Business Networks mark milestone anniversaries in landmark year for Irish workforce development
Skillnet Ireland is marking a landmark year as ten Skillnet Business Networks celebrate milestone anniversaries spanning five to 25 years. The milestones coincide with the launch of Skillnet Ireland's new Statement of Strategy for 2026 to 2028.
Mary Immaculate College wins International Engagement Award at the Education Awards 2026
The International Office of Mary Immaculate College bagged the International Engagement Award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for a coordinated, inclusive approach to global engagement spanning partnerships, mobility, recruitment, funding, and student support that delivered measurable impact for students and the wider education community. The win sets a strong benchmark for international engagement practice across Ireland's higher education sector, demonstrating the standard of strategic coordination, outreach excellence, and evidenced impact that future entrants in the category will be expected to match.
Anthropic launches five free AI fluency courses on Coursera for educators, students and nonprofit professionals
US-based AI safety company Anthropic has launched five free AI fluency courses on Coursera covering education, student learning and nonprofit applications. The series nearly doubles Anthropic's Coursera catalogue and extends its learning content beyond direct Claude training.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence joins UNICON executive education network
Abu Dhabi-based Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has joined UNICON, adding its executive education arm to a global network of more than 120 business schools.
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