kinetic: The Skillnet Ireland Newsletter – June 2026 Edition
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Our Business Supports
Through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives, our upskilling programmes, industry insights, and business supports, enhance productivity, competitiveness and sustainability for Irish companies and the Irish economy.
Skillnet Business Networks provide subsidised upskilling and reskilling programmes and supports, to companies. With 70 Skillnet Business Networks nationwide, companies can find a Network suited to their sector, or within a region, and participate in providing training programmes for their employees.
Skillnet Ireland national initiatives provide subsidised, industry‑led training to help businesses upskill in digitalisation, mentoring, offshore wind, modern construction, and climate action, enabling companies to adopt new technologies, meet environmental goals, and build a resilient future workforce.
Skillnet Ireland delivers research and industry‑led insights to inform national and sectoral policy, helping businesses access an agile, diverse workforce with continuously developing skills and addressing key talent challenges through responsive, data‑driven collaboration with industry.
€76m+
Total investment
24,000+
Businesses supported
90,100+
People upskilled
70
Business networks
Industry Partners
Building AI capability in businesses with itag Skillnet
itag Skillnet and the University of Galway created a Postgraduate Certificate in AI for Professionals to help business leaders apply AI strategically. Built with industry input, it addresses real organisational challenges and strengthens companies’ AI capability. Storm Technology has already used the programme to identify high‑value AI opportunities across its operations. With rapidly updated content and strong demand, this industry‑led training shows how Skillnet Business Networks equip companies with the skills and competitive edge needed to thrive.
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