Industry & Education 21st October 2011 Westpark Shannon Conference Centre
How to cost effectively integrate upskilling, education and training within your organisation. Overview:
Who should attend?
Discussions will be led by international & national experts representing both industry and academia.
HR managers, Training Managers, R&D Leaders, Academic Course Co-Ordinators and Developers, and any individuals engaged in industry upskilling.
Workshop will also focus on developing an action plan to invigorate Ireland - establishing what actions we need to take to support the following areas:- Industry, Government, Education, Ireland/Region & Individual.
An international panel of experts:
• Marie Bourke, Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, Head of Human Capital and Labour Market Policy at Forfás. • Don O' Sullivan - Vistakon Ireland • Dr. Jane Lewis - Cisco Networking Academy UK & Ireland • Howard Jones - Director Eden Project, Cornwall • Mike Morris - Former Head of Education, Cisco, Founder of Treeso Ltd. • Hans Ehm - Head of Supply Chain Innovations, Infineon Technologies • Ann Ledwith - Director of Flexible Learning, University of Limerick • Paul Comiskey, Technical Leader – Education, Intel Ireland • Dr. John Bartlett - Head of Research at Sligo Institute of Technology • Irene Sheridan - Head of Strategic Innovation Projects Unit at Cork Institute of Technology • Mike Devane – American Chamber of Commerce and Executive Vice President, Quilly Consultancy • Keith Finglas – Director Innovation Delivery
Why should you attend? • Learn how organisations (SMEs & Multinationals) are successfully and cost-effectively addressing their skills-gaps. • An opportunity to identify key skills required for your organisation’s future growth. • Hear from educational providers on how working with industry is a key component to ensure 3rd level courses are relevant to enterprise skills needs. • Engage in an interactive and thought provoking workshop led by experts. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
How much does it cost? Payment and registration details €55 (includes lunch, tea/coffee), €35 ULearning members and students.
Call now and book your place! For bookings call Sue at (086) 0214825 or contact info@ulearning.ie PLEASE ALSO IDENTIFY OVERLEAF WHICH PARALLEL SESSION IS OF INTEREST TO YOU.