Mid-West Renewables Education & Training Cluster

Unlocking Economic Potential: The Cluster's Commitment to Talent Development in the Wind Sector

The Mid West Renewables Education and Training Cluster has been formed to spearhead the expansion of a robust talent pipeline in critical skill areas where emerging talent is in high demand. We are committed to driving progress and providing unwavering support for the development of skills crucial for future 'renewable' prosperity.  The Cluster is a subgroup of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce, it’s emphasis on developing the necessary talent and skills required to fully realise economic opportunities in the region.

Through capitalising on the regions unique deep-water port resources in the Shannon Estuary, there is considerable potential in becoming a key exporter of wind energy and generating unprecedented job creation in the process.

‘Significant investment on behalf of the State in Foynes Port and Moneypoint, in developing the Atlantic’s offshore grid, in other physical and digital infrastructure, in the purchase and development of significant land banks, and in the provision of skills will be required to realise this enormous economic opportunity’, Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report July 2023