Publications

The purpose of this document is to ensure that data is recorded consistently in all colleges for participants on Training for Success (TfS) and Apprenticeships NI (APP-NI).

This is the annual report for the Department for the Economy. The report provides information about the range of activities in which the Department has been engaged over the past year, ended 31 March 2022, and its performance against its key commitments and targets.

The latest Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland publication was published on 8 September 2022.

This Statistical Bulletin is part of a biannual series published by the Department for the Economy (DfE) to provide key information on the ApprenticeshipsNI 2013 and 2017 programmes and contains data up to the end of April 2022.

This Statistical Bulletin is part of a biannual series published by the Department for the Economy (DfE) to provide key information on the Training for Success 2013 and 2017 programmes (TfS 2013/2017) in Northern Ireland and contains data to April 2022.

The Department for the Economy provides statistics on the Skills for Life and Work programme in Northern Ireland.

Research Bulletins are short analytical articles on topical economic and labour market issues. They help to build understanding of current trends and raise awareness of research and analysis carried out.

This is the eighteenth edition of the Energy Strategy e-bulletin, which aims to keep stakeholders informed about progress on the new Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.

This circular sets out the arrangements for the eligibility requirements for access to English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in further education (FE) colleges for asylum seekers, refugees, those granted Humanitarian Protection, persons granted Indefinite leave to remain

The management information presented in this release relates to data extracted on 31 May 2022.

The department monitors recently published relevant research reports and, each quarter, produces a summary in the Research Digests for wider dissemination.

This report presents key findings on the Northern Ireland High Street Scheme from questions asked in the NISRA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Opinion Survey from 25 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.

This paper, carried out by Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC), explores the growth and productivity effects on R&D and innovation of both Invest NI and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) grant support to firms in Northern Ireland

The “Transition of Young People into Careers (14-19) Project” was established in January 2019 with the aim of developing a more strategic approach to the current 14-19 education and training system. The project is jointly funded and led by DE and DfE.

This circular sets out the requirements for FE colleges to prepare their 2021/22 Annual Report and Financial Statements and supersedes FE Circular 05/21.

This Circular provides information and guidance on Further Education Grants. 

This circular sets out terms and conditions for the payment of the Hardship Fund (Discretionary) from 1 August 2022 and supersedes previous guidance.  

Map of Northern Ireland lignite reserve policy areas in Ballymoney and Crumlin.

The Covid pandemic has continued to cause considerable disruption to teaching and assessment throughout the 2020/21 academic year and a wide range of adaptations and support measures were implemented to ensure that as many learners as possible could achieve their vocational qu

A step by step guide for applicants filling in the Careers Service online application form for "Guidance for Young People".