Midland Border East Skillnet

Network Overview

Midland Border East Skillnet is a multi-sector business network for companies of all sizes in the Midlands, Border and East regions. The network’s mission is to support the continued development of the regions by creating a strong talent base and by enhancing the specialised knowledge, skills and services offered by local businesses.

Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive and flexible, subsidised training courses to address the ongoing needs of businesses. Midland Border East Skillnet is promoted by Midland Border East Training Ltd. The is open to private businesses in the Midlands, Border and East regions.

Supports to businesses

• Assist businesses to identify and address current and future skills needs 
• Information regarding successful approaches to learning and talent development 
• Guidance on achieving value for money when investing in learning and development 
• Strategic programmes that enhance business innovation and sectoral competitiveness 
• Flexible training and education programmes customised to the needs of the sector 
• Innovative programme design and development 
• Leadership programmes for business owners and executives 
• Certified and non-certified technical training 
• Training relating to communication, problem-solving and other core skills 
• Advice on gauging the effectiveness of training 
• Access to a network of businesses within the sector 
• Conferences, seminars, and other informal learning and networking events 

“We have always worked with Midland Border East Skillnet when it comes to training new staff members or upskilling our existing employees. Midland Border East Skillnet have worked closely with us in funding and developing our Irish Management Institute (IMI) accredited management development programmes, at both certificate and diploma levels, and all participants benefit greatly from these training programmes.”

Niall Carolan – GMROl

“I have found the team at Midland Border East Skillnet to be both professional and efficient in all aspects of their work. They are ever supportive and empowering, allowing our organisation to excel at the things we do best, secure in the knowledge we have their support and guidance every step of the way.”

Brendan Doyle - Monaghan Hire