Laois Offaly Education Training Board (LOETB) have announced the launch of their new Mobile Nearly Zero Emissions Building Training Unit.
The unit will travel to construction sites and schools across the country, so that people can avail of courses in their own locations.
The initiative by the LOETB is part of the Government’s policy to tackle climate change, develop new skills in the construction industry and increase gender balance in the sector.
Laois TD, Sean Fleming, Minister for ForeignAffairs, welcomed the news, saying:
“It is important that we adapt our training courses, so that everyone has ease of access to education and this project will steer in that direction.
“It is vital that we encourage and promote construction and retrofitting courses to increase the number of those working in the building sector.
“I would like to compliment the LOETB for developing this new project, which will be of great benefit to the Midlands and also a model for other training boards and counties to follow.
“The Government has also launched Careers in Construction Action Plan, which aims to break down the barriers that young people face when considering a career in construction.
“These actions will also aim to promote gender balance in the sector and encourage more women to enter the industry.”
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