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Inclusive Edge

The Department for the Economy is leading on the delivery of the Enhanced Investment Zone Inclusive Edge programme in Northern Ireland. The programme is funded by the UK Government and will support the Economic Vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation.

Inclusive Edge is the inclusion strand of the EIZ skills programme, focused on supporting those economically excluded to address skills shortages that constrain productivity and growth within the Advanced Manufacturing sector. It supports delivery of fully funded accredited qualifications at Level 3 in identified sector priority areas of engineering, digital and business skills. Its purpose is to enable individuals to develop skills immediately required within the Advanced Manufacturing workforce, while strengthening the sector’s skills pipeline.

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    For more information, contact mcquaidj@src.ac.uk

    Find out more: Advance ME: Enhanced Investment Zone skills programme | nidirect

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