In this episode we chat with Tony Donohoe, Chair of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs. Tony explains the make up and the role of the Group and how it feeds into the Springboard+ call for proposals. We talk about looking at current trends and forecasting skills needs in the future.

In this episode we chat to Alice Lemena Byrne and Peter McPartlin, both Springboard+ graduates who accessed courses online. We discuss the positives of studying in your own time and how self discipline is the tool you need.

In this episode we chat to Carla Marina Soriano who works for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Carla’s employer encouraged her to apply for a diploma in creativity, innovation and leadership which helped Carla in a new and exciting role within the organisation.

In this episode we chat to Laura McCarthy who previously managed a horse riding school which unfortunately didn’t pay the bills. Through completing a level 6 pharmaceutical course Laura is now a qualified process technician and the future is looking bright.

In this episode we chat to Oliver Sullivan, Tourism Careers Manager of Failte Ireland.

The newly created Tourism Careers Business Unit focuses on the tourism careers in Ireland and promoting the value of employment in this industry. While the sciences are important we can’t forget that Ireland has always been about the people.

In this episode we chat to Janice Reilly who left her job as an accountant to raise three children. She is now ready to get back into the workforce using the skills she gained through the Springboard+ ICT conversion courses. Janice discusses what it’s like to return to study after years away from the classroom all while juggling family life.

In this episode we chat to our very own Fiona Davis, Senior Manager of Springboard+. Fiona talks us through all elements of Springboard+, what it is, who it’s for and how to apply. For more details about Springboard+ you can visit our website here:

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