Dell workers flock to find retraining at jobs forum

UP TO 2,000 workers who lost their jobs in Dell and nine of its supply companies yesterday attended the first of a two-day information forum to help get them back into the workplace.

Workers hit by the Dell pullout qualify for money from the €22.8 million EU globalisation fund to help re-skill, enter third-level education or set up their own businesses.

Fás, along with 37 other organisations, including third-level colleges, private training providers, enterprise support agencies, and training bodies were inundated with queries about education courses and training on offer.