Dublin Regional Skills Forum

The Dublin Regional Skills Forum supports businesses in its region to assess and develop skills for their employees. The Regional Skills Forum also brings people together at local and regional level, to identify, investigate and validate skills needs.

This forum is 1 of 9 based around the country.

The Dublin Regional Skills Forum serves the county and city of Dublin.

The work of the Dublin Regional Skills Forum is supported by key industry, economic and education partners from across the region, who all work together, through the forum in identifying and implementing pro-active responses to address current and future skills needs.

Dublin Regional Skills Forum members

Forum Industry Chair

Barry Prost, Co-Founder, Rent A Recruiter

Forum Industry Vice-Chair

Christine McGrath Leadership Development & Talent Management at Sysco

Forum Manager

Natasha Kinsella

Education and training providers

• Dublin City University
• Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
• National College of Art and Design
• National College of Ireland
• Technological University Dublin
• Trinity College Dublin
• University College Dublin
• City of Dublin Education and Training Board
• Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board
• Skillnet Ireland

Statutory agencies and organisations

• Department of Social Protection
• Enterprise Ireland
• IDA Ireland
• Local county councils (1 nominated representative for all 4)
• Local Enterprise Offices (1 nominated representative for all 4)
• National Disability Authority

Industry associations

• Dublin Chamber of Commerce
• Ibec
• ISME
• Small Firms Association

Sector subgroups

There are sector subgroup links within:

• hospitality and tourism
• logistics and transport
• construction
• retail
• pharma
• other sectors

These subgroups provide extra industry insights on specific sectors within the Dublin region.

Role of Forum supporting Business

Dublin Regional Skills Forum Chair: Focusing awareness for businesses in upskilling

Unlock upskilling opportunities to transform your business

MicroCreds supporting short flexible learning opportunities

MicroQuals supporting short flexible learning opportunities

Dublin City Leo: the importance of collaboration with Dublin Regional Skills Forum supporting Business

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You can also contact the forum through its contact form.

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