Training and upskilling are key to keeping businesses competitive
When businesses cultivate a top-class workforce they are positioned to grow through the economic opportunities presented by hi-tech innovation, digitalisation and the green transition.
Whatever the size of your company, from micro through SME to FDI, you can get in touch with one of our 70 Skillnet Business Networks or national initiatives, to find upskilling solutions for your team. Skillnet Ireland currently partners with 57 industry bodies, supports over 26,600 businesses, and trains more than 97,700 people annually.
Strategic Focus Areas
The focus areas for upskilling are based on research carried out by the Irish Government and Skillnet Ireland in the area of skills and lifelong learning. With the aim of supporting Irish businesses to become stronger and more competitive through upskilling, these focus areas are at the centre of everything we do and form the building blocks for the creation of all of our upskilling and reskilling programmes and initiatives.
For businesses today, embracing technology is a need rather than a choice. Whether you’re developing tech skills for your team, taking your business online or embracing the latest automation technology, our Skillnet Business Networks can support you on your digital journey.
As one of the greatest social, cultural and economic transformations, the importance of sustainable development will impact every business. Through our dedicated upskilling programmes and supports, delivered through our Networks and Initiatives, Skillnet Ireland supports businesses to develop the range of sustainability skills needed to be climate ready.
Competing globally demands unique skills. We support SMEs, large indigenous companies and multinational companies in Ireland in understanding the changing skills landscape and create bespoke talent strategies – empowering them to innovate, grow and achieve their business goals.
Effective leadership is vital for a business. Our Skillnet Business Networks and our dedicated Skillnet MentorsWork programme offer bespoke support to help you understand and develop the leadership capabilities you and your team need to succeed.
Developing new leaders to sustain growth with Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet
For Entegro, one of Europe’s leading fixed line design companies, it was important to develop leaders internally to manage their team of surveyors, designers and engineers building fibre networks around the country. They needed to upskill employees, particularly in management skills, for career progression opportunities within the company and to prepare them for working in a hybrid environment.
To support Entegro's talent development and career advancement requirements, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet developed a bespoke ‘Emerging Leaders’ programme. The implementation of the programme has been very successful for Entergo employees, both in developing their skills and preparing them for progression to managerial roles.
Entegro has built a culture of learning and sharing best practice internally and the partnership with Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet is now a fundamental part of their business and how it will continue to develop talent in the future.
