In order to retain the element of  flexibility in the old FÁS system that allowed it to respond to emerging skills shortages, a proportion of the funding would go to create a fund that all providers (public and private) will be able to tender for in order to  deliver training in designated skills shortages. Those skills shortages would be identified in annual labour  market surveys. Labour’s Jobs Fund will fund 60,000 new training,education & internship places Labour’s Jobs Fund will fund 60,000  new training, education and internship places, to help people who are currently unemployed to develop their skills, and position themselves for new job opportunities.
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