Publications

This publication presents analysis on the second year of Level 2 (L2) Traineeships. The NI Traineeship is a full-time Level 2 vocational education training offer and is delivered at further education (FE) colleges.

Equality screening around the policy: Amendments to higher education student support policy to reflect changes in immigration statuses and fee support for family members of ‘settled persons’.

Glossary of definitions around higher education statistics.

The information presented in this statistical fact sheet has been derived from the consolidated data return (CDR) which is provided by FE colleges.

In January 2023, the Department for the Economy (DfE) commissioned Steer Economic Development (Steer-ED), supported by DMS Research & Consulting and Norman Apsley, to undertake research into Northern Ireland’s software economy: the organisations and people that devel

The department conducted a public review to inform a new procurement exercise to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Northern Ireland.

This report provides a general update on each of the five key principles of the Energy Strategy and outlines the progress made against each of the Action Points over the last 12 months.

These documents set out the partnership arrangements between the six FE colleges in Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy.

The Department for the Economy is seeking to appoint three governing body members to South Eastern Regional College (SERC).

Statistics and Research Branch (Tertiary Education) is responsible for the collection, quality assurance, analysis and publication of timely and accurate information derived from a wide range of statistical information returns supplied by the higher education institutions (HEI

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 2018/19 to 2022/23.

Privacy notice for Ignite Your Skills initiative.

This report presents key details of the participation by 16- to 19-year-olds in full-time education and vocational training in Northern Ireland (NI).

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 on Northern Ireland.

Privacy notice around the Postgraduate Research Award (PGA) Scheme Survey 2024.

Northern Ireland’s screen industries make up a dynamic sector that has gained recognition for its creative output and economic impact. With a number of TV and film success stories in recent years, the screen industries offer a wide range of careers opportunities.

A privacy notice outlining how personal data is handled by Fraud and Raising Concerns Branch.

Privacy notice around the department's microbusiness innovation survey 2024.

An evaluation has been carried out by Cogent Management Consulting into the outcome of the Northern Ireland High Street Scheme.

Equality screening in regards to the consultation on "Draft Offshore Renewable Energy Installations Policy" (OREI).