Enterprise Engagement. The role of the Enterprise Engagement Support Service (EESS) is to provide a centralised point of contact for Enterprise to broker the range of FET provision and support services to employers. The EESS connects with employers across the entirety of FET provision, FET centres, Apprenticeships, Traineeships, full-time and part-time provision. Specifically, the EESS will: ― develop EE Communication and Marketing tools to effectively communicate the joint benefits of a two-way collaboration between enterprise and the FET Division. This will highlight the range of FET provision and support services, as well as the opportunities for employers to engage with and influence FET provision, while better promoting the need for quality and sustainable learning outcomes for learners. Key priorities include the development of: ― sector-specific marketing products to promote Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s FET provision and support services. Highlight ‘what’s in it’ for employers, FET practitioners and learners and use language appropriate to the audience; ― a communication toolkit/template/roadmap to explain to employers the key phases of the development process for sustainable and scalable programmes (timeline, investigation phase, curriculum design, etc.); ― the FET website and social media provides easy navigation for employers, including the range of support services available to them (learning solutions development, career planning, RPL, free advertising for recruitment of candidates, etc.); ― linkages with enterprise networks and sectoral groups to enhance visibility of FET EE activities and communicate key messages. Address industry, community and other relevant events and conferences, etc. ― highlight and develop, as appropriate, the range of supports available to full-time and part-time provision to upscale their EE activities at local level. This will include the dissemination of regional led labour market intelligence, continuous professional development, on-going training in TEL; ― monitor / analyse sectoral market needs in Limerick and Clare via Occupational Profiling and Training Needs Analysis; ― explore new areas of provision with high employment turnover, and unexploited growth areas in conjunction with the Active Inclusion Support Service; ― communicate effectively with FET provision and support services to build awareness and commitment to FET Enterprise Engagement activities.
