You are cordially invited to a breakfast briefing presentation by:

Gareth Hetherington, Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre

Gareth is a Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre with almost 20 years’ experience in managing the delivery of a wide range of economic policy projects in both central and local government. These projects have included programme and policy evaluation, business cases and economic impact assessments and more recently the development of the Northern Ireland Skills Barometer. Outside of work, Gareth is a Non-Executive member of the Governing Body of the South Eastern Regional College. Gareth is also a regular commentator on economic matters in the local press and media.

The NI Skills Barometer report provides a detailed understanding of the skill requirements for the Northern Ireland economy up to 2026 with the aim of ensuring that any skills gaps are identified and addressed. The research analyses where the skills gaps are currently, where they are emerging and where they are likely to emerge over the longer term.

Please RSVP your attendance by 12 noon on Monday 21st May.