Limerick Chamber joins forces with UL@Work to prepare members for the future world of work

Limerick Chamber UL partnership – Limerick Chamber chief executive Dee Ryan and Professor Martin Hayes, Head of The Electronic and Computer Engineering Department UL pictured above.

Limerick Chamber joins forces with UL@Work to prepare members for the future world of work

Limerick Chamber has today announced a new partnership with UL@Work aimed at equipping Mid-West businesses to deal with fast paced industry changes that are both challenging and providing opportunities for organisations.

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UL@Work is a new range of digital programmes co-designed by industry and UL that enable upskilling and reskilling of employees in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, ICT, industry 4.0, robotics, digital leadershipand future studies.

These Limerick Chamber UL Partnership programmes are tailored for work-based learners and designed to be flexible to the needs of students and employers across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.

As a result of the partnership, Limerick Chamber will promote the programmes to Mid West business through a range of communications, ensuring as many businesses in the city and region as possible are aware of the availability of the innovative, future focused courses.  In a bid to reduce the cost of what is termed a ‘critical skills investment’, the Chamber Skillnet is inviting companies to contact them to find out if they are eligible for part funding.

Said Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan: “Never before have companies had to adapt to changes in work practices at the pace we see today. A culture of continuing skills development is necessary to maintain competitiveness.   Many of our members compete in a global marketplace and exposure to cutting edge industry and academic excellence will be hugely beneficial to ensuring they are performing at the top of their game.

“Future proofing their team’s skillset is essential during this accelerated period of digital change. That’s why Limerick Chamber is excited about the innovative post-graduate courses launched by UL@Work and delighted to come on board to help promote them to our members.”

Starting from September 2021, UL@Work will deliver Industry designed, post-graduate courses through high-impact online sessions, that require 12-15 hours commitment per week.

Commenting on the courses being offered to the chamber’s members, Academic Director for UL@Work, Professor Martin Hayes said: “Global industry leaders collaborated with UL to specify the cutting-edge skills identified as essential for workplace of the future. Our industry professors and academic staff then deliver these world class, skills development programmes in an understandable and accessible way.  We are delighted that Limerick Chamber, as the largest business network in the region, is partnering with us to promote these courses among its members. It will ensure that more members will be aware of and get access to the course than otherwise would be the case.”

Added Dee Ryan: “Limerick’s highly educated workforce is a key factor of our regional economic success.  We must ensure that our enviable talent base isn’t left behind in terms of rapidly evolving digital skills required for almost every discipline.

“If employers don’t keep pace, they risk losing competitiveness very quickly. That’s why we are partnering with UL@Work to showcase the 7 part-time professional diplomas on offer from September and to urge learning and development directors to register their trainees before the fast-approaching 25th August deadline.

“These workplace changes are happening now and Limerick organisations cannot afford to be left behind.”

This year the Limerick Chamber UL Partnership focuses on work- based professional learners who will be offered Level 9 Professional Diplomas in Data Analytics, Intelligent Systems, Computer Vision Systems, Agile Software Development, Cognitive Robotics, Strategic Leadership and Digital Futures & Innovation. Closing dates for applications are between 18th – 25th September. Visit HERE  for more information.

About Limerick Chamber:

Limerick Chamber is the largest business representative organisation in the Mid West, with circa 420 members supporting approximately 50,000 jobs. Membership is mixed sector and the Chamber is focused on improving the regional operating environment for businesses.

About UL@Work:

UL@Work is a new range of digital led programmes from the University of Limerick (UL) and co-designed with industry, which enables upskilling and reskilling through combining education and work in areas like; Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, ICT, industry 4.0, robotics, digital leadership, law and technology and future studies.

A defining feature of the programmes is the fact that they are co-designed by industry to address the existing and future skills gaps in the workforce, particularly within manufacturing. The companies that were involve include but are not limited to; Stryker, Analog Devices, Dell Technologies, Soapbox, Chambers Ireland and IBEC.

The whole UL@Work initiative comprises of over 19 programmes for undergraduate, postgraduate, and work-based learners, and are designed to be flexible to the needs of students and employers.

This year the programme focuses on work- based professional learners who will be offered Level 9 Professional Diplomas in Data Analytics, Intelligent System, Computer Vision Systems, Agile Software Development, Strategic Leadership and Digital Futures & Innovation.

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