Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet

Network Overview

Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet supports businesses operating in the technology sector in the South West Region. The network's mission is to address the skills needs of tech businesses, with upskilling solutions designed meet all aspects of successful talent development, programme design, acquisition, funding, evaluation and more.  

Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible, subsidised training programmes to address the ongoing needs of businesses. Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet is promoted by Tech Industry Alliance. Membership of the network is open to private enterprises in the technology sector based in the South West Region.

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 support, advice and logistical assistance offered by Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet has been a significant factor in the continued development of our graduate development programme. We can make our budget go further, but more importantly we can access the highest quality training providers and course materials to ensure our hires quickly enhance their skills in a very short period of time. The Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet network model has proven itself time and time again.

Michael Logue - 8 West Consulting

We have found Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet to be a fantastic partner, one which we've collaborated closely with throughout our growth. This partnership has allowed us to upskill our engineers in a tailored and cost-eff way. The network understands our needs and crafts courses both in-house and externally, which cover a range of technologies and methodologies including Cassandra, Linux, software testing, and Scrum. Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet has certainly contributed to the success of our engineering department, and we look forward to continuing that successful partnership into the future.

Stephanie Sheehan – Poppulo