Publications

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

A factsheet has been produced that details monthly online job posting trends across Northern Ireland. It includes an assessment of selected sectors as well as skills in demand. Some of the latest online job postings...

A privacy notice outlining how personal data will be handled in relation to the ‘how i work’ software tool’

Infographic showing the Department for the Economy's Careers Service 2024-25 "Year at a glance".

The tables presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2020/21 to 2024/25.

A privacy notice outlining how personal data will be handled in relation to Careers Occupational Information.

This circular states how the DE Early Years SEN Assistant Training Project should be set up using Source of Funding code SOF 79.

DfE's Analytical Services Division produces a monthly economic update which analyses the main trends and events arising each month, both in the local economy and also any national or global economic events which will impact...

This Statistical Bulletin is part of a biannual series published by the Department for the Economy to provide key information on the ApprenticeshipsNI programme and contains data up to the end of October 2025.

The Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) report covers provision in further education (FE) up to academic year 2024/25. It presents analysis on new starts, participation, performance and the characteristics of those enrolled on an HLA programmes...

The Essential Skills Enrolments and Outcomes in Northern Ireland Further Education Colleges bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding the numbers and characteristics of those enrolling in Essential Skills. Previous editions of this publication have...

Report highlighting the progress made with the Economic Vision in the last year.

This document sets out the Department for the Economy’s (DfE) report following the call for evidence on “Using Biofuels to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels for Heating”.

This circular sets out the process for data entry for Green Skills training.

Co operatives are businesses that are owned and run by their members, for example workers, consumers, or local community groups. They operate on the principles of democratic ownership, shared benefit and reinvestment into their local...

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

This document sets out the Department for the Economy’s (DfE) response to the consultation on “Support for low carbon heat in the residential sector”. It provides a summary of responses to the consultation and a...

This circular provides information on Cinemagic and Inclusive Futures source of funding and CDR coding guidance.

This is a one year on update on progress made since the previous report in December 2024.

Department for the Economy have published a factsheet detailing how Characteristics of FE Students have changed over a 10 year period