Publications

This circular states the Cinemagic and Inclusive Futures Source of Funding code will change from SOF 71 to SOF 79. It includes updated guidance on participants under 18 and enrolment status.

This circular provides updated guidance on participants under 18, enrolment status and course start dates.

This publication outlines the new approach to AI Strategic Direction

This publication presents information on Renewable Electricity Generation for Northern Ireland. It details information on the percentage of electricity consumption in Northern Ireland generated from renewable sources as well as information on the type of...

The NI report is broadly structured to mirror the dimensions of work quality laid out in the Carnegie Framework. This report concentrates on the non-pay aspects of job quality. Information on pay and benefits is...

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students (both regulated and non-regulated) in the Northern Ireland Further Education Sector covering academic years 2020/21 to 2024/25. The statistics presented cover the characteristics...

A Guide to Careers Support for Ethnic Minorities Living in Northern Ireland is a practical resource offering clear guidance and signposts on topics such as education and training, qualification equivalence, and looking for employment. It...

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is between the Center for Language Education and Cooperation and the Department for the Economy and outlines the ways in which the parties will cooperate regarding Chinese language education in...

This paper has been prepared by Dr Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist at the Nevin Economic Research Institute, Adjunct Associate Professor University College Dublin and the Minister for the Economy’s ‘Critical Friend’.

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

List of the WorldSkills UK National Finals results 2025.

Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald has announced her decision to change how reinforcement costs associated with new connections to the electricity grid are recovered. The decision will make the costs of new connections to the...

In response to the growing use of Article 28(4) of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) by Public Authorities, the Subsidy Control Advice Unit (SCAU) has developed a Desk Aid to provide clear guidance on...

A privacy notice outlining how personal data is handled by Apprenticeships Marketing and Development Branch.

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to outline the participants’ collective ambition to further develop the all-island economy through increased co-operation, connection and engagement.

This factsheet outlines the key factors influencing individuals’ decisions to pursue degree level study (or higher) and the reasons some choose not to. It also explores attitudes towards tuition fees.

The Continuous Household Survey Heat and Insulation Results 2024/25 provides insights into how households in Northern Ireland heat their homes and use insulation, helping to understand energy use, fuel poverty, and support environmental and housing...

The Quality Assurance Guidelines aim to support all organisations delivering careers guidance in Northern Ireland. The aim is that all organisations delivering careers guidance adopt the measures within them and as a result, the consistency...

Equality screening for Department for the Economy's Student Fees (Amounts)(Amendments) - Increasing the basic and higher amounts of tuition fees that may be charged to full-time undergraduates in respect of an academic year beginning on...

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