Shaping Skills, Shaping Society Conference

Shaping Skills, Shaping Society responds to rapid social, economic, and environmental change shaping Ireland’s national skills agenda. The nonprofit sector plays a critical role in delivering lifelong learning, supporting workforce development, and building a skilled, inclusive, and resilient society.

This national skills conference brings together leaders from the community and voluntary sector, government, education providers, and key stakeholders across Ireland’s skills ecosystem. It provides a platform to explore collaboration, align priorities, and advance shared ambitions for skills development and workforce growth.

Through expert insights and cross-sector dialogue, Shaping Skills, Shaping Society connects thought leaders and practitioners to co-create a future-focused vision for learning. The event addresses skills gaps, strengthens workforce capability, and supports collaborative approaches to skills and talent development within the nonprofit sector.