This report outlines the processes that have been followed to identify the scarce skills for the SIPs and the steps that need to be taken if the projected scarcity is to be addressed. The views expressed are those of the Occupational Teams which the Minister of Higher Education and Training launched a year ago. The views expressed are therefore not necessarily those of the Minister or his Department although the expression of these views has been welcomed by both.

As a first step the Minister invites all who wish to comment on the recommendations made to do so, by sending comments to the portal https://sip-skills.onlinecf.net

The report is also a call to action. Chapter 14 identifies some of the ways in which this might be taken forward. All stakeholders are invited to engage with the recommendations made.

Report by Department of Economic Development and the Department of Higher Education and Training