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Sorcha Carthy

@Scorcherd

Senior Manager @hea_irl #HumanCapitalInitiative

 Ireland
Joined July 2011
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#HCI projects impacting national policy objectives #CollaborationNation
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@hea_irl5 Sep 2023
"What the HCI can continue to do is to demonstrate ways in which this system can become more adaptive, more responsive in ways that suits the learner" - Keith Moynes @DeptofFHed Keith was one of the speakers at our recent #CollaborationNation conference in Dublin. #SkillsThatWork
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@REEdIDept delighted to be shortlisted in the Digital Skills and Talent Initiative of the year at the #PDSTAwards24 at The Mansion House 🙌 @jw_tra @EoinO_Connell @MJHsays @MTU_ie @UL @DeptofFHed
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Congratulations to our @hea_irl #HCI colleague and friend Dr Kieran McNally on the publication of his wonderful local history/academic work on WB Yeats and his links and loves in Howth #yeats #howth
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Seen as a leader in the roll out of Micro-Credentials in Europe, Creative Futures Academy (CFA) was invited to present on two panel's: 'Green Skills' & 'Micro-Credentials' at creativeskillsweek.eu/ in Amsterdam @myIADT @NCAD_Dublin @HumanitiesUCD @hea_irl @DeptofFHed #csw2024
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We continue to build our portfolio of flexible micro credentialed learning opportunities, accessible to learners at all stages of their career. Learners at CFA can benefit of reduced fees of up to 80% across a range of courses*creativefuturesacademy.ie/ne… @NCAD_Dublin @myIADT @hea_irl
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Check out the latest series of HCI Pillar 3 videos showing the impact that national training funding in higher education has in delivering key essential skills for Irelands economy society and future #HCI #collaborationnation
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@hea_irl11 Jul 2024
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 is funded by the National Training Fund (NTF). Dr. Claire McBride of Convene spoke to us about how NTF funding is helping to realise Ireland’s National Skills Strategy. Check out Dr. McBride’s thoughts below.
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@hea_irl12 Jul 2024
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 is funded by the National Training Fund (NTF). David Williamson of @IKC3_Project spoke to us about how NTF funding is supporting enterprise to adopt more sustainable practices. Click play to see what David had to say.
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@hea_irl11 Jul 2024
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 is funded by the National Training Fund (NTF). Brian Dillon of @iEdHub spoke to us about how NTF funding is helping to build a future-ready workforce in Ireland. Check out what Brian had to say below!
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@hea_irl12 Jul 2024
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 is funded by the National Training Fund (NTF). Dr. Marguerite Nyhan of @SustFutures2021 spoke to us about how NTF funding is assisting Ireland to reach its Climate Action Plan goals. Take a look at Dr. Nyhan’s insights below.
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@hea_irl13 Jul 2024
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 is funded by the National Training Fund (NTF). Dr. Susan Hegarty of DCU Futures spoke to us about how NTF funding has helped DCU rewrite the rules of higher education. Check out Dr. Hegarty’s remarks now.
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@hea_irl26 Jun 2024
Congratulations to the National Training Funded HCI Pillar 3 @GalwayDF project team who won the 'Best Paper Award' at the 10th International Conference on Higher Education Advances detailing their work on the 'Design Your Life Module for Undergraduate Education'. @uniofgalway
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@hea_irl25 Jun 2024
'Micro-credential momentum incentivises lifelong learning in Ireland' The Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy, under the HCI Pillar 3, aims to make upskilling more accessible and affordable, particularly in critical areas identified by industry. businessnews.ie/education/mi…
Micro-credential momentum incentivises lifelong learning in Ireland

Micro-credential momentum incentivises lifelong learning in Ireland

There are 654 courses developed through the HCI, with every course created in response to an economic need for current and future skills.

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@hea_irl20 Jun 2024
Ar mhaith leat borradh a chur faoi do ghairm? Tá breis agus 14,000 áit ar fáil ar os cionn 650 cúrsa i réimse leathan tionscal a bhuí le Fóirdheontas na dTáillí Micridhintiúr d’Fhoghlaimeoirí. Faigh tuilleadh eolais ag: hea.ie
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"AI and generative AI are a high growth emerging skills need" which the NTF funded #HCI Pillar 3 Convene project addresses. Project leader Dr. Claire McBride opening the @WeAreTUDublin Dublin Future Talent Forum on Gernerative AI. @DeptofFHed @hea_irl
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@hea_irl17 May 2024
Tá níos mó ná 14,000 áit ar fáil anois ar chúrsaí in go leor tionscal amhail an toideachas, na heolaíochtaí, an teicneolaíocht, an talmhaíocht, i 15 institiúid ardoideachais rannpháirteacha ar fud na tíre. Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, téigh chuig: hea.ie
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@hea_irl21 May 2024
Ministers O’Donovan and Collins announce more than 11,400 free or subsidised places on college courses @HEA_Skills @DeptofFHed @podonovan @NiallCollinsTD @dralanwallhea hea.ie/2024/05/21/ministers-…
Ministers O’Donovan and Collins announce more than 11,400 free or subsidised places on college...

Ministers O’Donovan and Collins announce more than 11,400 free or subsidised places on college...

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@hea_irl24 May 2024
Tá níos mó ná 14,000 áit ar fáil anois ar 654 chúrsa mar chuid d’Fhóirdheontas na dTáillí Micridhintiúr d’Fhoghlaimeoirí. Idir an innealtóireacht, cúram sláinte, agus na heolaíochtaí, féach ar thionscail éagsúla ag 15 institiúid ardoideachais. hea.ie
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@hea_irl24 May 2024
The HCI Pillar 3 @CyberSkills_IRL project, funded by the National Training Fund, is facilitating enhanced enterprise engagement with higher education by equipping engineers and IT specialists with knowledge and skills to safeguard their business from cybersecurity threats.
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UL's Professor Tom Newe discusses the critical importance of operational technology security within Ireland's evolving industrial landscape and IT-OT convergence siliconrepublic.com/enterpri… #StudyAtUL
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Very interesting perspectives from @IKC3_Project graduates working in @LaoisCouncil Poppies Cafe Enniskerry & @KPMG on sustainability education & how they are implementing new skills in their sectors at todays Sustainability Professionals Network Ireland meeting #HCI @tcddublin
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Great article from the HCI Pillar 3 RPL project on how recognition of prior learning can provide qualifications to boost your career @RPL_Irl #HCI #skillsthatwork irishtimes.com/sponsored/202…
How the university of life can lead to serious academic credentials

How the university of life can lead to serious academic credentials

Recognition of prior learning acknowledges the skills people have gained outside formal education settings – be it through work experiences, training, volunteering or in daily life

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Tomorrow, the 9th May, the Transforming Construction Skills Conference organised by DASBE will take place at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Register your attendance here at dasbe.ie/transforming-constr… @tippenergy @DASBE_Irl @IrishGBC
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