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Skillnet Ireland supports businesses to become more competitive

Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland. The primary objective of Skillnet Ireland is to advance the competitiveness, productivity and innovation of businesses operating in Ireland through workforce development. Skillnet Ireland supports the development of national policy in relation to workforce development and designs upskilling solutions to meet future skills needs in the ever-changing skills and talent landscape. 

Who we are?

Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of Ireland. In partnership with industry, we offer upskilling programmes and business supports to companies of all sizes. Through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks and national initiatives, our upskilling programmes and industry insights, enhance productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability for Irish companies and the Irish economy.     
 

Strategic Focus Areas:

  • Digitalisation 

  • Sustainability

  • Innovation

  • Leadership

These focus areas are at the centre of everything we do and are based on research carried out by the Irish Government and Skillnet Ireland in the area of skills and lifelong learning.  

Who we service?

  • Upskill your business - Through 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives, Skillnet Ireland develops the skills your team needs to advance business competitiveness. Find an upskilling programme based on your sector or in your region and develop the talent your company needs.      

  • Lifelong learning - Develop the skills you need to succeed and advance your career. Check with your employer to see if your company is part of a Skillnet Business Network or find an upskilling programme based on your sector or in your region and develop the talent you need for your future. 

What we do?

Skillnet Ireland supports businesses to become more competitive, by providing upskilling and reskilling solutions to their employees. We encourage people to develop skills to thrive personally and in their chosen career.      

Our business supports include; 
 

  • Skillnet Business Networks
  • 70 Skillnet Business Networks
  • National Initiatives
  • Skillnet Innovation Exchange
  • Skillnet Climate Ready Academy
  • MentorsWork
  • Skillnet MMC Accelerate
  • Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy
  • Skillnet Ireland partners with over 57 industry bodies to support 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives. These strategic partnerships ensure that the upskilling and training programmes we design and co-fund with industry, are available to businesses and their employees nationwide. 

At a glance

Focus
  • Digitalisation
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation 
  • Leadership  
     
Sectors
  • Businesses of all sizes, across all sectors and regions
Network
  • 70 Skillnet Ireland Business Networks and National Initiatives based in various locations nationwide
     
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Supports from Skillnet Ireland

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Strategic Talent Development

Help leadership teams in multinational companies to build new talent within their organisation

The Strategic Talent Development Programme is a collaborative partnership between Skillnet Ireland and IDA Ireland designed to support leaders and leadership teams in multinational companies based in Ireland.

Training & Programmes

Grants & Funding

You may be eligible if:

  • You are part of a leadership team in established foreign direct investment (FDI) companies in Ireland. 

Skillnet Ireland

Become part of a team of private companies working together to address skill needs

Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of Ireland offering upskilling programmes and business supports to companies of all sizes through 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives.

Training & Programmes

You may be eligible if:

  • You are private sector or commercial semi-state businesses that want to develop the skills needed to advance business competitiveness through national upskilling initiatives, or one or more of the 70 Skillnet Business Networks, which are clusters of private sector businesses that collaborate based on their sector, or region.

MentorsWork

Tailored support to help your business succeed

MentorsWork is a targeted business support programme focused on SMEs that provides training to owner-managers on how to increase and maintain their businesses competitiveness through strong leadership skills.

Training & Programmes

Advice & Mentoring

You may be eligible if:

  • You are a private sector business based in Ireland with between 1 and 250 employees

Skillnet Innovation Exchange

Join an ecosystem of innovative companies to fast-track business solutions

Skillnet Innovation Exchange is a skills marketplace that connects large businesses facing innovation challenges to ambitious Irish SMEs with the talent that can fast-track solutions.

Training & Programmes

You may be eligible if:

  • You are a scaling technology SME company that need an instant sales pipeline as well as access to key decision makers, market intelligence and the capability to sell to large corporates.
  • You are a large company looking for access to Ireland’s most talented solutions providers and to collaborations that accelerate digital transformation.

Skillnet Climate Ready Academy

Helping businesses become more sustainable

Skillnet Climate Ready Academy provides businesses with specialised skills training on Climate Action, Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Training & Programmes

You may be eligible if:

  • You are a owner-manager or part of leadership teams of private-sector businesses across all industry sectors in Ireland. 

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Collaborating with you is essential for creating a dynamic future for businesses in Ireland.

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Sarah

Innovate Solutions Project Manager
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