A cutting-edge initiative to support SMEs to enhance their productivity while embedding sustainable practices.
The Productivity and Green Skills Accelerator Programme is a cutting-edge initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Ireland to enhance their productivity while embedding sustainable practices into their core operations. Delivered by the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen’s University Belfast, this programme combines research-driven insights with practical applications to address the unique challenges faced by local businesses. With a blended learning format that includes in-person workshops and a supportive online peer group call, participants benefit from an immersive and flexible approach that caters to the needs of busy professionals.
The programme is supported by the Department for the Economy. There are a limited number of fully funded places available on the programme for the April 2025 intakes.
On the Productivity and Green Skills Accelerator Programme you will
- boost your personal management capabilities with cutting edge leadership practices and insights and learn how to lead your team with confidence
- identify opportunities for business value creation and innovation through continual improvement
- be equipped with practical strategies, tools and techniques to integrate sustainable practices across business functions
- develop a sustainable road map for your organisation, establish where you want to go and why it matters capturing goals, inivitatives, and approach to achieving the vision
To be eligible for a fully funded place under this programme you must be
- over 18 years old
- resident in NI
- eligible to work in NI
- ‘settled’ in NI, and have been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom for at least three years OR are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK
- employed by a NI registered SME with up to 249 employees, and the company must be registered with Companies House for 1+ years
Find out more about the programme and how to apply.
Applications will close on Monday 31 March 2025.
First published 27 March 2025
