Sligo Chamber Skillnet

Network overview

Sligo Chamber Skillnet supports businesses of all sizes in Sligo and surrounding counties through subsidised upskilling programmes. The network’s mission is to support the continued growth of the region and its businesses, by creating a strong talent pipeline and enhancing the specialised knowledge and skills of the talent base.  

Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible training courses to address the ongoing needs of businesses. Sligo Chamber Skillnet is promoted by Sligo Chamber. Membership of the network is open to private businesses based in the North West and West 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 new 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 

The feedback from our staff who attended the Supervisor Development Course, developed through the Sligo Chamber Skillnet, was excellent. They were very enthusiastic about the course and enjoyed the interactive aspect of it. They were able to take scenarios presented during the programme and reflect them back to our business, which is great as it makes learning a lot easier if you are dealing with real life situations. All in all, a very good day’s training for our staff.

Mary Halton - Sligo Park Hotel

The Supervisory and Managerial Programmes that we availed of through the Sligo Chamber Skillnet have really allowed us to develop our staff and are a key factor to our continued success.

Michael O'Hehir - Wine Street Bakeries