Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019
83. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the programmes in place to improve workplace literacy, particularly in the context of the report of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and the sizeable number of persons in the workforce that need to improve their literacy, numeracy or digital skills in order to progress in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50417/18]
View answerAdult education and training is a crucial component of the European Commission's long term strategy The EU Skills Agenda. Ireland is participating in this agenda through a range of measures including developing initiatives to support 'Upskilling Pathways' designed to improve workplace literacy, numeracy and digital skills and one of the main legislative proposals of the " New Skills Agenda for Europe"
My Department has established an Upskilling Pathways multi-agency steering group to identify priority cohorts and appropriate measures to implement the Upskilling Pathways Recommendation.
As part of the Upskilling Pathways initiative, my Department launched the Skills to Advance Programme in September 2018 with a specific focus on those who lave lower skills levels and who need more opportunities to advance in their working lives and careers.
