Abstract:
The National Training Fund (NTF), established in 2000, plays a central role in Ireland's workforce development and employment policy. Its purpose is to fund training that: i) supports individuals in employment; ii) assists jobseekers in entering or re-entering the labour market; and iii) contributes to identifying current and future skill needs. Administered by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS), the NTF supports approximately 18 major initiatives across these three areas, which are delivered by multiple agencies, including the Higher Education Authority (HEA), SOLAS, Skillnet Ireland and others [...]
