External Dependencies. It is acknowledged that reaching some of the targets will be dependent on factors outside the ETB’s control. Realising the Skills to Compete ambition will be related to the base of unemployed people available for reskilling; retrofitting skills will depend on available demand from industry; green skills will be dependent on SOLAS making an online module available via eCollege. This will be taken into account along with the volatile and rapidly changing external environment, with the appropriateness of the ETB targets continuously monitored and adjusted if required. Key Achievements Maintained strong performance on progression within FET and from FET-HE despite COVID-19 restrictions Continued strong focus on provision in identified key skills needs, growing the offering despite a decline in overall FET provision due to the pandemic Overview of DDLETB Performance 2018-2021 Five of the national system targets (jobs; progression within FET; transversal skills; lifelong learning; and key skills needs) were also the focus of the first strategic performance agreements, albeit with definitions set when data infrastructure was at an early stage of maturity. The definitions have been updated as set out in Appendix 2 and trend analysis against all targets is provided for 2018-2021 where available. In relation to the table below trends indicate that DDLETB performed better than sectoral trends and shows strong performance in Key Skills Needs, Widening Participation, Progression within FET and Progression from FET to HE. DDLETB performed on a par with the sector in relation to Lifelong Learning and Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) and is slightly below national performance in relation to employment i.e. due to the impact of the pandemic on the economy served by this ETB. DDLETB acknowledges that the Transversal Skills target was impacted severely by the pandemic and has been slow to recover. However, steps are being taken to address this and DDLETB is committed to increasing certification rates at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 in order to meet agreed targets over the term of the 2022- 2024 Strategic Performance Agreement. TARGET 2018 2019 2020 2021 Supporting Jobs Jobs: Return employment outcomes to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 3,236 3,553 2,347 Not yet available Skills to Compete: Deliver 50,000 places to support those who lost their job to find a pathway back to sustainable work - - - 2,848 Creating Pathways Progression within FET: Return progression movements within FET to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,916 2,937 2,492 2,694 Progression from FET-HE: Grow levels of progression from FET-HE by 10% by 2024 440 482 507 Not yet available Fostering Inclusion Transversal Skills: Return certification at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 1,497 1,474 1,204 826 Widening Participation: Return participation levels by key target groups to 2019 levels and resume growth 358 1,130 1,350 1,427 Adult Literacy for Life (ALL): Increase provision for literacy and numeracy 4,015 4,810 3,437 3,075 Upskilling Through Lifetimes & Careers Lifelong Learning: Return engagement in lifelong learning to 2019 levels and grow by afurther 10% by 2024 12,172 12,684 10,259 9,932 Skills to Advance: Continue to grow workforce upskilling enrolments 147 955 1,229 1,535 Targeting Key Skills Needs Key Skills Needs: Grow the number of places addressing key skills needs 2,480 3,041 2,803 3,200 <.. image(Table Description automatically generated) removed ..> DDLETB Key Achievements 2018-2021 DDLETB is committed to keeping the learner at the heart of everything they do with a strong focus on the learner voice, to ensure the learner experience and learner outcomes will continue to be the priority in all aspects of the ETB. Strategic Priorities - New Vocational Proposition - Upskilling the Workforce - Delivering on Apprenticeship - Meeting Critical Skills Needs - Pathways from School to FET - Pathways within FET - Pathways from FET to HE - Facilitating Lifelong Pathways - Embed Inclusive Practice - Prioritise Target Cohorts - Consistent Learner Support - Literacy and Numeracy Enabling Themes Staffing and Structures - Future Staffing Framework - Quality Cross-FET Provision - Cross-FET Funding/Guidelines Learner and Performance Centred - Performance Framework - Distance Travelled - Learner Engagement Digital Transformation - Learner Access and Delivery - Data Driven - Management Systems Capital Infrastructure - Address Deficits - Consolidate Provision - Flagship Developments The ambition of the new Strategic Performance Agreement as well as the pending QQI Quality Assurance Report will underpin the FET Strategy: Transforming Learning, the new FET vision based around the three core pillars of building skills fostering inclusion and facilitating pathways. DDLETBs leadership of the development of two new Early Learning and Care programmes on behalf of 16 ETBs resulted in the validation of a L6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care and a stand alone Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care which represents best practice in the sector and responded to a critical skills need. High levels of certification were achieved by learners with 9,198 awards in 2020. and 9,990 in 2021. A key component in achieving this outcome for learners included the success within DDLETB in terms of amending award structures to take account of work experience. The organisations response to the pandemic clearly demonstrated the commitment and dedication of all staff across DDLETB to the learner experience. DDLETB is committed to using the lessons learned during this period in its approach to the digital transformation of FET in the future. The ETB is using Transforming Learning, the Future FET strategy, as a central reference point in driving its development and this agreement is structured in line with this strategic framework below: DDLETB Contribution to 2022-2024 FET System Targets Given the overall national FET system targets set for 2022-24 and the trends across each of these indicators over the period 2018- 2020, the following targets have been agreed between SOLAS and DDLETB for delivery under this strategic performance agreement. 03 FET Strategy – Building Skills DDLETB has a well–established FET offering and provides a wide portfolio of courses and qualifications aimed at encouraging labour market activation, driving economic growth and social development in the region. With its wide range of further education and training offering across all of its provision, DDLETB is committed to address critical skills gaps and provide relevant training opportunities to meet rapidly evolving regional and national needs. This is particularly strongly demonstrated through its Training Centres and FET Colleges across the county. This presents a strong foundation for the strategic ambition for DDLETB over the course of this agreement to establish three new Colleges in FET in areas served by the ETB; Fingal, Dún Laoghaire –Rathdown and South Dublin County. A Level 5/6 Proposition There is a clear commitment within DDLETB to advance the L5/L6 proposition within the overall vison for the new FET Colleges of the Future. DDLETB will continue to advance this agenda over the course of this agreement, focusing on, and promoting offerings based on NFQ level, discipline and outcome, in terms of facilitating progression into further FET or HE study or exciting careers. The new FET college of the future vision which is linked to distinct communities, will reinforce the move to a refreshed Level 5/6 offering in a vibrant dedicated campus environment. Capital investment is required to deliver this vision. The Erasmus Plus experience is recognised as an important mechanism to facilitate an international dimension to work placement and two FET Centres have recently achieved Erasmus Plus accreditation status which will further develop their capacity to engage in projects in the future. Upskilling the Workforce
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External Dependencies. It is acknowledged that reaching some of the targets will be dependent on factors outside the ETB’s control. Realising the Skills to Compete ambition will be related to the base of unemployed people available for reskilling; retrofitting skills will depend on available demand from industry; green skills will be dependent on SOLAS making an online module available via eCollege. This will be taken into account along with the volatile and rapidly changing external environment, with the appropriateness of the ETB targets continuously monitored and adjusted if required. Key Achievements Maintained strong performance on progression Progression within FET and from despite the challenges of the pandemic. Managing to better maintain employment outcomes through COVID-19 in comparison to the rest of FET-HE despite COVID-19 restrictions Continued strong focus on provision . Impressive growth in identified the number of places addressing key skills needs, growing needs over the offering despite a decline in overall FET provision due to course of the pandemic Overview of DDLETB last agreements. Donegal ETB Performance 2018-2021 Five of the national system targets (jobs; , progression within FET; , transversal skills; , lifelong learning; learning and key skills needs) were also the focus of the first strategic performance agreements, albeit with definitions set when data infrastructure was at an early stage of maturity. The definitions have been updated as set out in Appendix 2 2, and trend analysis against all of the targets is provided for 2018-2021 where available. In relation to the table below trends indicate that DDLETB performed better than sectoral trends and shows strong performance in Key Skills Needs, Widening Participation, Progression within FET and Progression from FET to HE. DDLETB performed on a par with the sector in relation to Lifelong Learning and Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) and is slightly below national performance in relation to employment i.e. due to the impact of the pandemic on the economy served by this ETB. DDLETB acknowledges that the Transversal Skills target was impacted severely by the pandemic and has been slow to recover. However, steps are being taken to address this and DDLETB is committed to increasing certification rates at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 in order to meet agreed targets over the term of the 2022- 2024 Strategic Performance Agreement. TARGET 2018 2019 2020 2021 ETB Change Supporting Jobs Jobs: Return employment outcomes to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 3,236 3,553 2,347 421 545 338 Not yet available -19.71% Skills to Compete: Deliver 50,000 places 50,000places to support those who lost their job to find a pathway back to sustainable work - - - 2,848 602 - Creating Pathways Progression within FET: Return progression movements within FET to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,916 2,937 2,492 2,694 1,029 1,352 1,142 991 -3.69% Progression from FET-HE: Grow levels of progression from FET-FET- HE by 10% by 2024 440 482 507 91 63 63 Not yet available -30.77% Fostering Inclusion Transversal Skills: Return certification at NFQ levels Levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 1,497 1,474 1,204 826 1,722 2,074 1,689 1,054 -38.79% Widening Participation: Return participation levels by key target groups to 2019 levels and resume growth 358 1,130 1,350 1,427 000 000 000 431 14.63% Adult Literacy for Life (ALL): Increase provision for literacy and numeracy 4,015 4,810 3,437 3,075 2,313 2,647 1,669 1,659 -28.27% Upskilling Through Lifetimes & Careers Lifelong Learning: Return engagement in lifelong learning to 2019 levels and grow by afurther a further 10% by 2024 12,172 12,684 10,259 9,932 5,006 5,396 3,343 3,300 -34.08% Skills to Advance: Continue to grow workforce upskilling enrolments 147 955 1,229 1,535 - 242 396 370 - Targeting Key Skills Needs Key Skills Needs: Grow the number of places addressing key skills needs 2,480 3,041 2,803 3,200 502 907 1,087 1,013 101.79% 'ETB Change' indicates percentage change between 2018 and 2022 where available. Some figures shown indicate percentage change between 2018-2021 where 2022 figures are not yet published. Figures shown in green indicate where the ETB has outperformed the average FET sector trend, red indicates where it lags behind, and amber indicates if the ETB is within 1% of the sector trend. <.. image(Table Description automatically generated) removed ..> DDLETB Donegal ETB Key Achievements 2018-2021 DDLETB Donegal ETB maintained and significantly increased its apprenticeship provision throughout an incredibly challenging period during the pandemic. TARGET 2022 2023 2024 Supporting Jobs Jobs: Return employment outcomes to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 500 550 600 Skills to Compete: Deliver 50,000 places to support those who lost their job to find a pathway back to sustainable work 650 700 750 Creating Pathways Progression within FET: Return progression movements within FET to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 1,352 1,420 1,487 Progression from FET-HE: Grow levels of progression from FET- HE by 10% by 2024 91 95 100 Fostering Inclusion Transversal Skills: Return certification at NFQ Levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,074 2,178 2,281 Widening Participation: Return participation levels by key target groups to 2019 levels and resume growth 481 505 529 Adult Literacy for Life (ALL): Increase provision for literacy and numeracy 2,647 2,779 2,912 Upskilling Through Lifetimes & Careers Lifelong Learning: Return engagement in lifelong learning to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 5,396 5,666 5,936 Skills to Advance: Continue to grow workforce upskilling enrolments 515 630 750 Targeting Key Skills Needs Key Skills Needs: Grow the number of places addressing key skills needs 1,100 1,200 1,330 Green Skills for All: Embedding of core green skills module across FET courses 750 2,000 3,000 A most significant achievement during this period was the innovative approach to responding to the needs of industry with the development of the first ever traineeship in Ireland in weaving. Strong and focused commitment to Quality Assurance and the independent QA process with QQI in 2021. Donegal ETB came through the pandemic, by utilising the TEL strategy and CPD-supported infrastructure to ensure Donegal ETB could adapt and respond to the changeable nature of the pandemic. Another key response to the pandemic evidenced by Xxxxxxx ETB was the work of the Skills to Advance team that led out the development and delivery of new sector- specific Infection Prevention and Control training for Childcare providers. There is committed to keeping the learner at the heart of everything they do with a strong focus on continuing to use the learner voice, data infrastructure to ensure the learner experience obtain more real-time analysis to enable ongoing tracking and learner outcomes will continue to be the priority in all aspects monitoring of the ETBdata. Strategic Priorities - New Vocational Proposition - Upskilling the Workforce - Delivering on Apprenticeship - Meeting Critical Skills Needs - Pathways from School to FET - Pathways within FET - Pathways from FET to HE - Facilitating Lifelong Pathways - Embed Inclusive Practice - Prioritise Target Cohorts - Consistent Learner Support - Literacy and Numeracy Enabling Themes Staffing and Structures - Future Staffing Framework - Quality Cross-FET Provision - Cross-FET Funding/Guidelines Learner and Performance Centred - Performance Framework - Distance Travelled - Learner Engagement Digital Transformation - Learner Access and Delivery - Data Driven - Management Systems Capital Infrastructure - Address Deficits - Consolidate Provision - Flagship Developments The ambition of the new Strategic Performance Agreement as well as the pending QQI Quality Assurance Report will underpin the FET Strategy: Transforming Learning, the new FET vision based around the three core pillars of building skills fostering inclusion and facilitating pathways. DDLETBs leadership of the development of two new Early Learning and Care programmes on behalf of 16 ETBs resulted in the validation of a L6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care and a stand alone Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care which represents best practice in the sector and responded to a critical skills need. High levels of certification were achieved by learners with 9,198 awards in 2020. and 9,990 in 2021. A key component in achieving this outcome for learners included the success within DDLETB in terms of amending award structures to take account of work experience. The organisations response to the pandemic clearly demonstrated the commitment and dedication of all staff across DDLETB to the learner experience. DDLETB is committed to using the lessons learned during this period in its approach to the digital transformation of FET in the future. The ETB is using Transforming Learning, the Future FET strategy, FET: Transforming Learning strategy document as a central reference point in driving its development development, and this agreement is structured in line with this strategic framework below: DDLETB Performance and Targets Donegal ETB Contribution to 2022-2024 FET System Targets Given the overall national FET system targets set for 2022-24 and the trends across each of these indicators over the period 2018- 20202018-2021, the following targets have been agreed between SOLAS and DDLETB Donegal ETB for delivery under this strategic performance strategicperformance agreement. 03 FET Strategy – Building Skills DDLETB has a well–established FET offering and provides a wide portfolio of courses and qualifications aimed at encouraging labour market activation, driving economic growth and social development in the region. With its wide range of further education and training offering across all of its provision, DDLETB is committed to address critical skills gaps and provide relevant training opportunities to meet rapidly evolving regional and national needs. This is particularly strongly demonstrated through its Training Centres and FET Colleges across the county. This presents a strong foundation for the strategic ambition for DDLETB over the course of this agreement to establish three new Colleges in FET in areas served by the ETB; Fingal, Dún Laoghaire –Rathdown and South Dublin County. A Level 5/6 Proposition There is a clear commitment within DDLETB to advance the L5/L6 proposition within the overall vison for the new FET Colleges of the Future. DDLETB will continue to advance this agenda over the course of this agreement, focusing on, and promoting offerings based on NFQ level, discipline and outcome, in terms of facilitating progression into further FET or HE study or exciting careers. The new FET college of the future vision which is linked to distinct communities, will reinforce the move to a refreshed Level 5/6 offering in a vibrant dedicated campus environment. Capital investment is required to deliver this vision. The Erasmus Plus experience is recognised as an important mechanism to facilitate an international dimension to work placement and two FET Centres have recently achieved Erasmus Plus accreditation status which will further develop their capacity to engage in projects in the future. 10 Upskilling the WorkforceWorkforce Skills for Employment
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External Dependencies. It is acknowledged that reaching some of the targets will be dependent on factors outside the ETB’s control. Realising the Skills to Compete ambition will be related to the base of unemployed people available for reskilling; retrofitting skills will depend on available demand from industry; green skills will be dependent on SOLAS making an online module available via eCollege. This will be taken into account along with the volatile and rapidly changing external environment, with the appropriateness of the ETB targets continuously monitored and adjusted if required. Key Achievements Maintained strong performance on progression within FET and from FET-HE despite COVID-19 restrictions Continued strong focus on provision in identified key skills needs, growing the offering despite a decline in overall FET provision due to the pandemic Overview of DDLETB LMETB Performance 2018-2021 Five of the national system targets (jobs; progression within FET; transversal skills; lifelong learning; and key skills needs) were also the focus of the first strategic performance agreements, albeit with definitions set when data infrastructure was at an early stage of maturity. The definitions have been updated as set out in Appendix 2 and trend analysis against all of the targets is provided for 2018-2021 where available. In relation to the table below trends indicate that DDLETB performed better than sectoral trends and shows strong performance in Key Skills Needs, Widening Participation, Progression within FET and Progression from FET to HE. DDLETB performed on a par with the sector in relation to Lifelong Learning and Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) and is slightly below national performance in relation to employment i.e. due to the impact of the pandemic on the economy served by this ETB. DDLETB acknowledges that the Transversal Skills target was impacted severely by the pandemic and has been slow to recover. However, steps are being taken to address this and DDLETB is committed to increasing certification rates at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 in order to meet agreed targets over the term of the 2022- 2024 Strategic Performance Agreement. TARGET 2018 2019 2020 2021 Supporting Jobs Jobs: Return employment outcomes to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 3,236 3,553 2,347 Not yet available Skills to Compete: Deliver 50,000 places to support those who lost their job to find a pathway back to sustainable work - - - 2,848 Creating Pathways Progression within FET: Return progression movements within FET to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,916 2,937 2,492 2,694 Progression from FET-HE: Grow levels of progression from FET-HE by 10% by 2024 440 482 507 Not yet available Fostering Inclusion Transversal Skills: Return certification at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 1,497 1,474 1,204 826 Widening Participation: Return participation levels by key target groups to 2019 levels and resume growth 358 1,130 1,350 1,427 Adult Literacy for Life (ALL): Increase provision for literacy and numeracy 4,015 4,810 3,437 3,075 Upskilling Through Lifetimes & Careers Lifelong Learning: Return engagement in lifelong learning to 2019 levels and grow by afurther 10% by 2024 12,172 12,684 10,259 9,932 Skills to Advance: Continue to grow workforce upskilling enrolments 147 955 1,229 1,535 Targeting Key Skills Needs Key Skills Needs: Grow the number of places addressing key skills needs 2,480 3,041 2,803 3,200 <.. image(Table Description automatically generated) removed ..> DDLETB Key Achievements Maintained exceptional strong performance across all areas of the system targets The continued growth in employment outcomes over this period is unique within the system and a significant achievement 'ETB Change' indicates percentage change between 2018 and 2022 where available. Some figures shown indicate percentage change between 2018-2021 where 2022 figures are not yet published. Figures shown in green indicate where the ETB has outperformed the average FET sector trend, red indicates where it lags behind, and amber indicates if the ETB is within 1% of the sector trend. <.. image(Table Description automatically generated) removed ..> LMETB Key Achievements 2018-2021 DDLETB is committed to keeping Significant achievements over the learner at period include innovation and advancement of local and national ambition, demonstrated by the heart newly established Advanced Manufacturing and Training Centre of everything they do with a strong focus on the learner voice, to ensure the learner experience and learner outcomes will continue to be the priority Excellence in all aspects of the ETBDundalk. Strategic Priorities - New Vocational Proposition - Upskilling the Workforce - Delivering on Apprenticeship - Meeting Critical Skills Needs - Pathways from School to FET - Pathways within FET - Pathways from FET to HE - Facilitating Lifelong Pathways - Embed Inclusive Practice - Prioritise Target Cohorts - Consistent Learner Support - Literacy and Numeracy Enabling Themes Staffing and Structures - Future Staffing Framework - Quality Cross-FET Provision - Cross-FET Funding/Guidelines Learner and Performance Centred - Performance Framework - Distance Travelled - Learner Engagement Digital Transformation - Learner Access and Delivery - Data Driven - Management Systems Capital Infrastructure - Address Deficits - Consolidate Provision - Flagship Developments The ambition incredible and outstanding response by all staff in LMETB in responding to the pandemic is acknowledged. This includes the level of outreach and supports provided to learners across the new Strategic Performance Agreement community and the resilience and creative approach to maintaining services, clearly evident in the trend and performance data for LMETB. LMETB have substantially invested in both the commitment to quality assurance as well as in driving an evidenced based and data driven model to inform planning and strategy. The significant commitment to initiatives in LMETB to support people upskilling in employment as well as in unemployment is evident through the pending QQI Quality Assurance Report will underpin performance in both the FET Strategy: Transforming Learning, Skills to Advance and the new FET vision based around Skills to Compete Initiatives. Given the three core pillars of building skills fostering inclusion and facilitating pathways. DDLETBs leadership scale of the development population growth, particularly in Meath and the large urban areas of two new Early Learning and Care programmes on behalf of 16 ETBs resulted in the validation of a L6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care and a stand alone Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care which represents best practice in the sector and Louth, LMETB have responded to a critical the growing needs of the local communities where skills need. High levels of certification were achieved by learners with 9,198 awards in 2020. and 9,990 in 2021. A key component in achieving this outcome for learners included the success within DDLETB in terms of amending award structures to take account of work experiencepriorities have evolved. The organisations response to the pandemic clearly demonstrated the commitment and dedication future ambition of all staff across DDLETB to the learner experience. DDLETB is committed to using the lessons learned during this period in its approach to the digital transformation new Colleges of FET in planned by LMETB reflect an exciting vision for the futurenext few years. The ETB is using Transforming Learning, the Future FET strategy, as a central reference point in driving its development and this agreement is structured in line with this strategic framework below: DDLETB <.. image(Diagram Description automatically generated) removed ..> Performance and Targets LMETB Contribution to 2022-2024 FET System Targets Given the overall national FET system targets set for 2022-24 and the trends across each of these indicators over the period 2018- 20202018-2021, the following targets have been agreed between SOLAS and DDLETB LMETB for delivery under this strategic performance agreement. 03 TARGET 2022 2023 2024 Supporting Jobs Jobs: Return employment outcomes to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 1,660 1,750 1,850 Skills to Compete: Deliver 50,000 places to support those who lost their job to find a pathway back to sustainable work 2,142 2,227 2,316 Creating Pathways Progression within FET: Return progression movements within FET Strategy – Building to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,150 2,250 2,400 Progression from FET-HE: Grow levels of progression from FET- HE by 10% by 2024 000 000 000 Fostering Inclusion Transversal Skills: Return certification at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,900 3,050 3,200 Widening Participation: Return participation levels by key target groups to 2019 levels and resume growth 1,650 1,750 1,850 Adult Literacy for Life (ALL): Increase provision for literacy and numeracy 3,200 3,400 3,600 Upskilling Through Lifetimes & Careers Lifelong Learning: Return engagement in lifelong learning to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 5,500 5,750 6,200 Skills DDLETB has a well–established to Advance: Continue to grow workforce upskilling enrolments 1,700 2,000 2,500 Targeting Key Skills Needs Key Skills Needs: Grow the number of places addressing key skills needs 2,400 2,500 2,600 Green Skills for All: Embedding of core green skills module across FET offering and provides a wide portfolio of courses and qualifications aimed at encouraging labour market activation, driving economic growth and social development in the region. With its wide range of further education and training offering across all of its provision, DDLETB is committed to address critical skills gaps and provide relevant training opportunities to meet rapidly evolving regional and national needs. This is particularly strongly demonstrated through its Training Centres and FET Colleges across the county. This presents a strong foundation for the strategic ambition for DDLETB over the course of this agreement to establish three new Colleges in FET in areas served by the ETB; Fingal, Dún Laoghaire –Rathdown and South Dublin County. A Level 5/6 Proposition There is a clear commitment within DDLETB to advance the L5/L6 proposition within the overall vison for the new FET Colleges of the Future. DDLETB will continue to advance this agenda over the course of this agreement, focusing on, and promoting offerings based on NFQ level, discipline and outcome, in terms of facilitating progression into further FET or HE study or exciting careers. The new FET college of the future vision which is linked to distinct communities, will reinforce the move to a refreshed Level 5/6 offering in a vibrant dedicated campus environment. Capital investment is required to deliver this vision. The Erasmus Plus experience is recognised as an important mechanism to facilitate an international dimension to work placement and two FET Centres have recently achieved Erasmus Plus accreditation status which will further develop their capacity to engage in projects in the future. 1,500 3,000 5,000 Upskilling the Workforce
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External Dependencies. It is acknowledged that reaching some of the targets will be dependent on factors outside the ETB’s control. Realising the Skills to Compete ambition will be related to the base of unemployed people available for reskilling; retrofitting skills will depend on available demand from industry; green skills will be dependent on SOLAS making an online module available via eCollege. This will be taken into account along with the volatile and rapidly changing external environment, with the appropriateness of the ETB targets continuously monitored and adjusted if required. Key Achievements Maintained a relatively strong performance on in progression within FET and from FET-HE despite COVID-19 restrictions Continued strong focus on and decline in PLC no's Sustained a good base of provision in identified key skills needs, growing the offering despite a decline in overall FET provision due relation to the pandemic Overview of DDLETB engagement with learners from priority learner cohorts CETB Performance 2018-2021 Five of the national system targets (jobs; progression within FET; transversal skills; lifelong learning; and key skills needs) were also the focus of the first strategic performance agreements, albeit with definitions set when data infrastructure was at an early stage of maturity. The definitions have been updated as set out in Appendix 2 and trend analysis against all of the targets is provided for 2018-2021 where available. In relation to 'ETB Change' indicates percentage change between 2018 and 2022 where available. Some figures shown indicate percentage change between 2018-2021 where 2022 figures are not yet published. Figures shown in green indicate where the table below trends indicate that DDLETB performed better than sectoral trends ETB has outperformed the average FET sector trend, red indicates where it lags behind, and shows strong performance in Key Skills Needs, Widening Participation, Progression amber indicates if the ETB is within FET and Progression from FET to HE. DDLETB performed on a par with 1% of the sector in relation to Lifelong Learning and Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) and is slightly below national performance in relation to employment i.e. due to the impact of the pandemic on the economy served by this ETBtrend. DDLETB acknowledges that the Transversal Skills target was impacted severely by the pandemic and has been slow to recover. However, steps are being taken to address this and DDLETB is committed to increasing certification rates at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 in order to meet agreed targets over the term of the 2022- 2024 Strategic Performance Agreement. TARGET 2018 2019 2020 2021 Supporting Jobs Jobs: Return employment outcomes to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 3,236 3,553 2,347 Not yet available Skills to Compete: Deliver 50,000 places to support those who lost their job to find a pathway back to sustainable work - - - 2,848 Creating Pathways Progression within FET: Return progression movements within FET to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,916 2,937 2,492 2,694 Progression from FET-HE: Grow levels of progression from FET-HE by 10% by 2024 440 482 507 Not yet available Fostering Inclusion Transversal Skills: Return certification at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 1,497 1,474 1,204 826 Widening Participation: Return participation levels by key target groups to 2019 levels and resume growth 358 1,130 1,350 1,427 Adult Literacy for Life (ALL): Increase provision for literacy and numeracy 4,015 4,810 3,437 3,075 Upskilling Through Lifetimes & Careers Lifelong Learning: Return engagement in lifelong learning to 2019 levels and grow by afurther 10% by 2024 12,172 12,684 10,259 9,932 Skills to Advance: Continue to grow workforce upskilling enrolments 147 955 1,229 1,535 Targeting Key Skills Needs Key Skills Needs: Grow the number of places addressing key skills needs 2,480 3,041 2,803 3,200 <.. image(Table Description automatically generated) removed ..> DDLETB Key Achievements 2018-2021 DDLETB is committed CETB significant achievements over this period include the launch of the new FET College of the Future brand – Cork College of FET. Investment and strong evidence of results prior to keeping the learner at onset of the heart of everything they do with a strong focus pandemic in progression to employment outcomes for learners as well as supporting learners on the learner voice, to ensure the learner experience and learner outcomes will continue to be the priority in all aspects of their journey onwards within the ETB. Resilience of staff in responding to the pandemic, and now to the Ukrainian situation. This kept learning flowing and learners supported while restrictions remained in place for onsite provision, with significant outreach to the local community. Clear innovation evidenced in the areas of micro qualifications, recognised by CETB as both valuable and progressive in terms of overall delivery, providing solutions for more agile and responsiveness skills development. The application of the learning from the “XXXXX” RPL project to an industry focused RPL approach, demonstrated by Cork ETBs RPL initiative with Nutribio, provides a basis for focused skills development and accreditation for those in employment. The strong commitment to the Learner Voice in Cork ETB, which is an area that was strongly referenced in the QQI QA review. A Learner Charter was launched in March 2022 by CETB, which was driven by learners and signed off and approved by the established FET Steering Group. Local initiatives such as the Lifelong Learning Festival have been effective in raising awareness of FET in Cork. Performance and Targets CETB Contribution to 2022-2024 FET System Targets The ETB is using Transforming Learning, the Future FET strategy, as a central reference point in driving its development and this agreement is structured in line with this strategic framework below: Strategic Priorities - New Vocational Proposition - Upskilling the Workforce - Delivering on Apprenticeship - Meeting Critical Skills Needs - Pathways from School to FET - Pathways within FET - Pathways from FET to HE - Facilitating Lifelong Pathways - Embed Inclusive Practice - Prioritise Target Cohorts - Consistent Learner Support - Literacy and Numeracy Enabling Themes Staffing and Structures - Future Staffing Framework - Quality Cross-FET Provision - Cross-FET Funding/Guidelines Learner and Performance Centred - Performance Framework - Distance Travelled - Learner Engagement Digital Transformation - Learner Access and Delivery - Data Driven - Management Systems Capital Infrastructure - Address Deficits - Consolidate Provision - Flagship Developments The ambition of the new Strategic Performance Agreement as well as the pending QQI Quality Assurance Report will underpin the FET Strategy: Transforming Learning, the new FET vision based around the three core pillars of building skills fostering inclusion and facilitating pathways. DDLETBs leadership of the development of two new Early Learning and Care programmes on behalf of 16 ETBs resulted in the validation of a L6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care and a stand alone Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care which represents best practice in the sector and responded to a critical skills need. High levels of certification were achieved by learners with 9,198 awards in 2020. and 9,990 in 2021. A key component in achieving this outcome for learners included the success within DDLETB in terms of amending award structures to take account of work experience. The organisations response to the pandemic clearly demonstrated the commitment and dedication of all staff across DDLETB to the learner experience. DDLETB is committed to using the lessons learned during this period in its approach to the digital transformation of FET in the future. The ETB is using Transforming Learning, the Future FET strategy, as a central reference point in driving its development and this agreement is structured in line with this strategic framework below: DDLETB Contribution to 2022-2024 FET System Targets Given the overall national FET system targets set for 2022-24 and the trends across each of these indicators over the period 2018- 20202018-2021, the following targets have been agreed between SOLAS and DDLETB Cork ETB for delivery under this strategic performance agreement. 03 TARGET 2022 2023 2024 Supporting Jobs Jobs: Return employment outcomes to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,705 2,840 2,982 Skills to Compete: Deliver 50,000 places to support those who lost their job to find a pathway back to sustainable work 1,064 1,117 1,173 Creating Pathways Progression within FET: Return progression movements within FET Strategy – Building to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,200 2,800 3,100 Progression from FET-HE: Grow levels of progression from FET- HE by 10% by 2024 651 683 717 Fostering Inclusion Transversal Skills: Return certification at NFQ levels 1-3 to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 2,600 3,100 3,550 Widening Participation: Return participation levels by key target groups to 2019 levels and resume growth 756 794 833 Adult Literacy for Life (ALL): Increase provision for literacy and numeracy 4,800 5,300 5,850 Upskilling Through Lifetimes & Careers Lifelong Learning: Return engagement in lifelong learning to 2019 levels and grow by a further 10% by 2024 8,000 9,000 10,000 Skills DDLETB has a well–established FET offering and provides a wide portfolio to Advance: Continue to grow workforce upskilling enrolments 1,290 1,566 1,842 Targeting Key Skills Needs Key Skills Needs: Grow the number of courses and qualifications aimed at encouraging labour market activation, driving economic growth and social development in the region. With its wide range places addressing key skills needs 2,336 2,452 2,698 Retrofitting Skills: Expansion of further education and training offering across all of its provision, DDLETB is committed to address critical skills gaps and provide relevant training opportunities reskilling provision to meet rapidly evolving regional and national needs. This is particularly strongly demonstrated through its Training Centres and retrofitting needs 250 600 650 Green Skills for All: Embedding of core green skills module across FET Colleges across the county. This presents a strong foundation for the strategic ambition for DDLETB over the course of this agreement to establish three new Colleges in FET in areas served by the ETB; Fingal, Dún Laoghaire –Rathdown and South Dublin County. A Level 5/6 Proposition There is a clear commitment within DDLETB to advance the L5/L6 proposition within the overall vison for the new FET Colleges of the Future. DDLETB will continue to advance this agenda over the course of this agreement, focusing on, and promoting offerings based on NFQ level, discipline and outcome, in terms of facilitating progression into further FET or HE study or exciting careers. The new FET college of the future vision which is linked to distinct communities, will reinforce the move to a refreshed Level 5/6 offering in a vibrant dedicated campus environment. Capital investment is required to deliver this vision. The Erasmus Plus experience is recognised as an important mechanism to facilitate an international dimension to work placement and two FET Centres have recently achieved Erasmus Plus accreditation status which will further develop their capacity to engage in projects in the future. courses 500 3,000 4,500 Upskilling the WorkforceWorkforce Skills for Employment
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