Cork College of FET recently celebrated the 5th iteration of the Female Leadership Development Programme (FLDP) to nurture female leadership from entry level and beyond.
Fifteen Dell Technologies team members graduated from the programme this year. This brings to over 100 the number of Dell team members who have graduated from the programme since its creation in 2019.
The FLDP graduates achieved the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management. This internationally recognised qualification is part of the Cork College of FET Skills to Advance offering to companies. Skills to Advance is a SOLAS initiative which provides subsidised upskilling for companies and those in employment.
The FLDP was co-designed by the Skills to Advance Team in Cork College of FET and a cross functional team in Dell Technologies. It covers a range of topics including how to implement change in the workplace, managing remote workers and developing effective leadership styles. Through this custom-designed programme participants develop a deeper understanding of leadership job roles and responsibilities.
Denis Leamy, Chief Executive of Cork ETB said: “Cork ETB and Cork College of FET are committed to working to support local industry in their upskilling and reskilling needs through Skills to Advance. Learning and development is a lifelong process and Skills to Advance allows us to support companies, like Dell Technologies, in their staff development needs. This is an integral part of Cork ETBs and Cork College of FET’s vision for the future”.
“The modules chosen reflect the thought and consideration Dell Technologies have given to investing in their staff. I commend the work of all involved and look forward to continuing to work together in the future”
Colman O’Flynn, Vice President of Strategic Transformation and Cork Site Lead at Dell Technologies in Ireland, said: “For Dell Technologies, empowering women in leadership is more than a commitment—it’s a cornerstone of our vision for an inclusive workforce. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate the graduation of over 100 of our talented employees from the Female Leadership Development Programme rolled out by Cork College of FET over the past five years. Through the knowledge and skills gained in the programme, we can further strengthen the pipeline for women in leadership and ensure different perspectives are brought forward to drive innovation.”