South Kerry Skillnet

Network overview 

South Kerry Skillnet supports businesses of all sizes in Kerry and the wider South West Region through subsidised upskilling programmes. The network’s mission is to support the development of the region and its businesses, by creating a strong talent pipeline and enhancing the specialised knowledge and skills that exist within the local workforce. 

Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible training courses to address the ongoing needs of businesses. South Kerry Skillnet is promoted by South Kerry Development Partnership CLG. Membership is open to private businesses in the region. Training is mainly delivered in Kerry.

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 

For many years, the South Kerry Skillnet has continuously provided a highly professional service in terms of sourcing and providing training courses directly here at our Astellas Kerry Plant. The courses are led by highly qualified and passionate instructors, and is hugely beneficial in strengthening our teams knowledge and skills capabilities.

Joe Kennedy – Astellas

South Kerry Skillnet has proved over the years to be an invaluable resource to our business development. They have customised training to the needs of our childcare service and always seek the best value for money. South Kerry Skillnet is now the first call we make when considering any training needs for our team, as we know we will get great professional advice as well as high-quality, affordable training.

Joanne O Connor - Nai Ionad Na Cille Ltd