A critical review of Government workforce development initiatives, from a multi-stakeholder perspective

Whitfield, Rosa (2013) A critical review of Government workforce development initiatives, from a multi-stakeholder perspective. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The purpose of this dissertation is to critically review government workforce development initiatives from the perspectives of some of the main stakeholders in the scheme.

The research was conducted using semi-structured interviews with those involved in developing the strategy behind the schemes and the views one provider of the programmes in the Dublin area.

The Springboard and ICT conversion skills programmes have been successful in returning people to jobs. Contributing factors to the success are the work-placements, career bridge modules and the collaborative aspect of the implementation of the programmes.

The findings indicate the continued need for these programmes over the coming years, with perhaps a different funding model being introduced at a later stage. A more cohesive approach from government departments could make the current schemes more effective and efficient.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe) > Ireland > Government Departments H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Job Seeking H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Labour Mobility
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Depositing User:	Caoimhe Ní Mhaicín
Date Deposited:	28 Nov 2013 20:11
Last Modified:	28 Nov 2013 20:12
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/890

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