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Businesses can access training and upskilling services through Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, Design Skillnet, Design, Print & Packaging Skillnet, Gréasan Na Meán Skillnet, Learning Waves Skillnet, one of our sectoral or multi-sector networks in their region or via one of our national initiatives. Areas include radio, television, film production, digital media, design, animation, VFX and gaming.

Driving retention with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet

Driving retention with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet

Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon is a three time Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, BAFTA and Emmy nominated animation studio. The animation studio wanted to create competitive advantage on a global stage while retaining their talent locally.

By collaborating with Cultural and Creatives Industries Skillnet (previously Animation Skillnet), they invested in the development of their people. Cultural and Creatives Industries was formed in 2023 to support the growth of Ireland’s animation, visual effects, games, film, TV, documentary, post-production, immersive technologies, AR/VR, virtual production, digital media, entertainment events, music, theatre, and visual arts sectors.

Cartoon Saloon found that people love being invested in and when an organisation supports their future career progression. Additionally, Cultural and Creatives Industries Skillnet provided insights into the various technical, managerial and creative skills needed for Cartoon Saloon's competitive advantage on a global scale. 

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