Business Engagement/Work-Based Learning

Services to Business provides a quality-based training and development service to industry and business, managing and coordinating all statutory apprenticeship programmes in Waterford and Wexford. We encourage and promote focused initiatives for the
development of people in employment through the SOLAS national initiatives of Skills to Advance and Skills for Work Programmes.

For more information please contact servicestobusiness@wwetb.ie 

Skills to Advance 

Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. These programmes empower employees to upskill or reskill to allow them progress in their personal and professional careers.

Working closely with small, medium-sized enterprises and multinationals in the region, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs, adapt to market changes, and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff. Contact one our regional Senior Training Advisors to find out more. 

Apprenticeships 

Ireland is driving ahead on expansion of its apprenticeship system to meet 21st century skills needs and to support dynamic growth of our economy and society. In 2023 over 9,000 employers used the system to support and grow their business, with 27,000+ apprentices currently completing their training. There are 85+ apprenticeship programmes currently available, spanning industries that include but not limited to engineering, construction, motor, electrical, finance, hospitality and ICT. Click here to learn more about apprenticeships. Contact one of our Solas Authorised Officers to find out more. 

Contact Regional Senior Training Officers / Solas Authorised Officers

John O’Leary

Email: johnoleary@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 0871984457

 

Marie Esmonde

Email: marieesmonde@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 086 084 9968

Kathryn Bermingham

Email: kathrynbermingham@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 0872029090

 

Barry Madigan

Email: barrymadigan@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 0861023658

Bairbre Ruddock

Email: bairbreruddock@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 0871220866

Emma Jordan

Email: emmajordan@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 0861020325

 

Gerry Glanville

Email: gerryglanville@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 0860788432

Edyta Sienicka

Email: edytasienicka@wwetb.ie

Mobile No: 0852208321

 

Tanya O’Grady

Email: tanyaogrady@wwetb.ie

Mobile: 0873819797

This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union