Over €46 million of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to improve equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.
The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP) Action Plan, which is co-led by Donegal ETB and ATU, is one of the projects that will now be delivered.
The announcement will develop and upskill 10,000 people to engage on key growth sectors, which will boost economic growth and create a more balanced regional economy.
The programme will be delivered through developing accessible infrastructure, including fostering resilience for distance and online education and training.
The Green Accelerator Skills Programme Action Plan aims to provide equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through a variety of training schemes across the Programme Area.
It will include two Green Skills Academies which will cater towards ‘Women in Construction’ and ‘Labour Activation’.
GRASP will also incorporate cross cutting activities, promote green apprenticeships and develop and deliver a residential carbon literacy programme.
It will be led by South West College, in partnership with Southern Regional College, North West Regional College, Irish Central Border Area Network, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal Education & Training Board, Cavan Monaghan Education, Training & Library Board, Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education & Training Board, and Future Cast.
