Leadership and Innovation ALOA Conference 14 October 2016

Policy framework

1. Strategic approach to funding Labour Market Information National Skills Bulletin 2016 (SLMRU) Formal annual planning and engagement with ETBs Planning Guidelines and Parameters Data collection and analysis on inputs and outcomes New strategic funding model

Manage Referrals/ Applicants 2. Data collection and analysis Programme and Learner Support Services - PLSS National Programme Database (Course Definitions) DSP SUPPLY Define Courses Other Providers CCS VSS ETBs Refer to Courses National Course Calendar Local Systems Schedule Courses Apply for Courses Applicant Lists Other Applicants Manage Referrals/ Applicants Learner History Certification Update Outcomes SOLAS

3. Embedding research & evaluation - systematic approach to gathering evidence Skills profiling of staff within the system Evaluation of PLC programme Literacy and numeracy policy - initial assessment - ESOL Establish evidence base for integrating basic skills Entrepreneurship in FET Barriers to participation in FET Participation, completion and attainment at Level 1 - 3

4. Investment in professional development First professional development strategy –September 2016 Planning for resources & investment Aligning with NSS

5. Expansion of Apprenticeships and Traineeships Building on existing apprenticeship system Implementation of ‘Review of Apprenticeship Training in Ireland’ Targets of 50,000 2016-2020 Up to 100 programmes

6. Support for employee development ‘Develop a policy framework for Workforce Development to guide FET activity , aligning with the NSS and in consultation with partners.’ DES Action Plan for Education 2016 2016 policy framework for employee development SOLAS advising D/ES To be followed by action plan with targets.

7. SOLAS Developing expertise in FET Understanding of impact of FET Employers confidence Labour market data and knowledge Administrative support for FET Meeting learners needs Skills development Delivering something bigger than ourselves Confident in what we know is right for FET

Leadership and Innovation – challenge for ALO Further Education and Training Literacy and Numeracy Strategy ABE within ETB provision Quality FET provision Models of provision Evidence – how do we demonstrate difference? What will be better for learners? What will be better for employers? What will be better for communities? FET Services Plan 2016

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