1. Leadership and Innovation ALOA Conference 14 October 2016

2. Policy framework

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. Thank you