AQW 5534/22-27

Ms Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 05/02/2024
Answered On Date: 17/02/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether his department plans to fund the Skill Up initiative beyond its current funding arrangements.

Answer:

The Skill Up initiative has supported over 22,000 individuals since it was introduced in 2021. Having engaged with participants I am very aware of the positive impact that this has had for people right across the community. Skill Up is currently being evaluated and I will consider any new programme as part of the upcoming Budget exercise.