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ITAA introduces €250 training credit scheme to support professional development across Irish travel industry
The Irish Travel Agents Association has launched a €250 Training Credit scheme for all active member companies to invest in professional development. The pilot initiative supports skills development, leadership progression and new talent entry across Ireland's travel industry.
Cork teenage founders launch Kríos AI sales training platform targeting outbound sales teams
Three Cork teenagers have launched Kríos, an AI-powered sales training platform offering realistic roleplay practice and instant coaching feedback for sales teams. The startup has entered pilot programmes with its first customers and is targeting expansion into the UK and US markets.
MESO education technology company expands across three Dublin innovation hubs to advance AI tools
Irish education technology company MESO has expanded across three innovation hubs in Dublin, establishing a presence at the Trinity Innovation Hub, the ADAPT Centre at Trinity College Dublin and NovaUCD. The expansion supports the development of AI tools designed to reduce teacher workload and personalise learning.
Learnmore launches Level 3 and Level 4 AI and data apprenticeships to address UK skills shortage
UK training provider Learnmore has launched four apprenticeship programmes in AI and data science at Level 3 and Level 4, addressing widespread skills shortages across UK organisations. Research found 97% of organisations report at least one AI skills gap, with 57% identifying technical shortfalls in data science.
OpenAI Academy releases ChatGPT training series for journalists and news organisation teams
US-based AI company OpenAI has launched a four-video ChatGPT training series for journalists and news organisations through its Academy for News Organizations. The tutorials cover newsroom prompts, repeatable workflows, Skills and AI agent design for daily editorial use.
Anthropic launches free Claude for Teachers platform for verified US K-12 educators
US-based AI safety company Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, a free premium AI product for verified K-12 educators in the United States. The platform connects to academic standards across all 50 states and nine curriculum and assessment connectors at launch.
Ireland's Apprenticeship Boom Has a Retention Problem Employers Can Fix
Ireland's National Apprenticeship Office reports nearly 30,000 apprentices in training, yet 38% have considered withdrawing over financial pressures. This commentary examines how employers and training providers can convert apprenticeship growth into lasting retention and success.
Maynooth University wins Best Research Project at the Education Awards 2026
Putting the spotlight back to the Education Awards 2026, Maynooth University took home the Best Research Project award for NeoSepsis, a multidisciplinary research initiative that developed a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test for neonatal and maternal sepsis in Uganda, delivering quantified improvements in diagnostic accuracy and mortality outcomes through an exceptional collaboration between Irish and Ugandan institutions. The win sets a compelling benchmark for research excellence in Irish higher education, raising the standard of translational impact, international collaboration, and measurable real-world outcomes that entrants will look to match when the 2027 awards cycle opens.
Esus E-Learning builds bespoke digital training solutions for global clients across multiple sectors
Cork-based Esus E-Learning has spent 22 years developing bespoke digital learning solutions for global organisations across healthcare, pharmaceutical, public sector and retail industries. The company transforms static training content into active, multi-format learning experiences tailored to specific client needs.
Ryanair submits plans for €50m Shannon expansion including new MRO hangar and Engineering Academy
Ryanair has submitted a planning application for a €50m expansion at Shannon Airport, including a new four-bay MRO hangar and an Engineering Academy. The investment will introduce 80 apprenticeships and train more than 400 aircraft mechanics between 2027 and 2031.
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