Skills to Advance
Get ahead with Skills to Advance, an initiative of SOLAS
Provided by Solas
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Solas, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Skills to Advance is a national initiative which provides flexible, accredited training to help employees and employers develop the skills they need to succeed. Programmes are available across a range of industries and skill areas and are delivered locally through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide. Training is available at little or no cost, making it easier for businesses and their employees to keep their skills up to date and prepare for the future.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: A small, medium or large enterprise looking to upskill or reskill your employees An employee looking to develop new skills or build on your existing skills Looking to develop skills that can help your business adapt and grow Working in an industry or role where new skills are needed Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Solas
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 2 November 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.