Education & Training Board (ETB)

Funded Supports for SMEs in 2023

Skills for Work

Providing training opportunities for self-employed and/or employees
To deal with basic skill demands of the workplace
Funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Education
Managed locally by TETB
Types of courses offered include: Internet, Email, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Personal and Interpersonal Skills, Professional Development, Workplace Communications, English Language, Herd Registration courses for Farmers, etc.
There is no charge for SFW, courses can be adapted to employees needs
Run onsite/offsite at flexible times
Courses may be either accredited or non-accredited

For those over 35 years of age in manufacturing employment
Run in conjunction with and funded by the Regional Skills for Work
Aims to upskill employees in technology and IT
2 days offsite followed by facilitator working onsite over 7 weeks to develop onsite system
Projects are developed with local management
Courses are non-accredited

For upskilling and re-skilling employees whose skill level is below level 5 on the NFQ
Training up to Level 5 is fully funded and 70% funded at level 6
Skills to Advance is open to all employees
Priority will be given to employees with skills below level 5, who are classified as vulnerable (at risk of economic displacement, age 50+) or are currently in a lower skilled job
Recent Skills to Advance courses include: supervisory management, barista skills, Adobe, Microsoft Technology Associate and Azure

TipperaryETB in partnership with e-college/SOLAS offers a wide range of online courses. Find out more.

For training needs not covered by existing ETB course offering
Tipperary ETB is committed to providing courses relevant to the needs of industry
Contact TETB to discuss your training needs

Demand driven, workplace and classroom, educational and training programme aimed at developing the skills of the apprentice to meet the needs of industry and the labour market
Anyone wishing to become an apprentice must first obtain employment with an approved employer and meet the entry requirements of the apprenticeship
On successful completion of an apprenticeship, QQI certification is awarded

For employers with a work placement opportunities
Many of Tipperary ETB programmes include a work experience element of various durations, where learners earn valuable experience in actual working environments as part of their education/training course
These placements are beneficial for the learner and the employer
Contact TETB to register your interest in providing work placement