Boost your retail business with highly subsidised upskilling opportunities

Retail employers and employees who want to drive business performance and career progression through accredited and highly subsidised training. A wide range of courses are available, including leadership and management skills, customer service, food and beverage preparation training.

You may be eligible if:

• You are a small, medium or large enterprise
• You are in employment

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

• Targeted upskilling designed collaboratively between SOLAS, ETBs, enterprise, and sectoral partners
• Bite-sized training, completed in approximately 50 hours
• Local training delivered via the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide
• Flexible programme delivery - available in person, online or via blended formats
• Flexible course schedule, designed to fit the operating needs of the business
• Fully accredited skills (NFQ levels 5 & 6)
• Highly subsidised training, offered at little or no cost

For employers:

• Boost productivity and efficiency
• Overcome challenges and seize new business opportunities
• Employee development and retention
• Enhance business agility and competitiveness

For employees:

• Gain new, accredited skills 
• Expand opportunities for career progression
• Adapt to a changing job market
• Enhance existing skills for more efficient working