Sponsored Sponsored content is premium paid-for content produced by The Irish Times Content Studio on behalf of commercial clients. The Irish Times newsroom or other editorial departments are not involved in the production of Sponsored content. The imperative for lifelong learning Ireland has a lower rate of lifelong learning to some of its peers, but Ibec says companies must boost investment in upskilling, especially after Covid-19 abates about 7 hours ago Sponsored by Ibec Last year Ibec trained 5,000 managers in critical skills and knowledge, while more than 300 graduates gained diplomas and certificates with its strategic partner Technological University Dublin. Photograph: Getty Images