THE DUBLIN REGIONAL SKILLS FORUM (DRSF) ADDRESSES SKILLS AND TRAINING TALENT NEEDS FOR SMES THROUGH STATE-FUNDED PROVISION, WRITES NATASHA KINSELLA, DUBLIN REGIONAL SKILLS FORUM.
The creation of the DRSF reflects the strong focus on the skills agenda as part of Government policies within the National Skills Strategy, which supports enhancing regional economic growth and increasing job opportunities.
The Forum provides an opportunity for employers and the education training system to work together to meet the emerging regional skills needs.
DUBLIN REGIONAL SKILLS FORUM SERVICES
■ We offer a FREE one-to-one Skills Audit Service in identifying your skills needs.
■ Assist you in accessing free and/or state-funded training and upskilling provisions.
■ We guide you on a range of business supports.
■ We help you resolve any skills issues your business has.
■ We inform you about Government supports available for your business.
■ We work with all industries to identify priority skills needs to develop solutions in the Dublin region.
■ We support businesses to upskill/reskill employees at all levels.
■ We help every business in Dublin, from sole traders/entrepreneurs, and in particular SMEs.
ONE-STOP SHOP
Dublin Regional Skills Forum acts as an impartial onestop shop where SMEs are supported in navigating the full offerings of state funded training across the entire educational skills eco system.
These education providers are City of Dublin Education and Training Board, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board, DCU, National College of Ireland, TCD, UCD, TU Dublin, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, National College of Art and Design and Skillnet Ireland.
Dublin Regional Skills Forum works in partnership with the Department of Social Protection, IDA-Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, National Disability Authority, IBEC, County Councils, Local Enterprise Offices, ISME, Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Small Firms Association.
Our Industry Chair is Barry Prost Co-Founder Rent a Recruiter and Vice Chair Christine McGrath Head of Learning & Development Sysco Ireland
