Skilled Workforce

A highly skilled and highly educated workforce.

The West benefits from a young, vibrant and skilled workforce.

• There are 1.5 million people living within commuting distance of the West.
• A higher proportion of students have a third level education than the national average.
• The West boasts over 81,000 degree-holders.
• Galway is the fastest growing city in Ireland.

After graduation students are keen to work here, both those who studied in the West and those who studied elsewhere. 

Attracted by the lifestyle, every month a range of people move West, from larger urban areas and from abroad, bringing their skills and expertise with them.

Regional business supports and incentives are available to assist in the development of skills and knowledge.

The Western Development Commission maintains a local skills register to assist companies in profiling skills available in the region.