Skillnet Ireland

For every person who will sing along at Coldplay in Croke Park tonight, there was one person who upskilled through a Skillnet Business Network or Initiative in 2023, with 97,700 people enhancing their skills through a course last year. We look forward to hearing the 82,000 skilled singers that will join in with Coldplay this evening. #EverySkillCounts To find out more about the upskilling supports available through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives, visit https://lnkd.in/dF5N_QMU

Through Skillnet Ireland, 97,700 people eager to learn and enhance their expertise, participated in upskilling in 2023. This is as many times as a typical four-year-old asks "why?" in a year! Best of luck to all of the parents and guardians embarking on a new term. #StayCurious #EverySkillCounts To find out more about why you should consider upskilling for your business with Skillnet Ireland, visit https://lnkd.in/dF5N_QMU

“Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has a crucial role to play in the delivery of the National Development Plan and the Housing for All programme. It can help meet housing targets by enabling the delivery of compliant, quality, affordable housing by saving on time and labour." Liz Thomas, Skillnet Ireland, discusses Skillnet Ireland's national initiative Skillnet MMC Accelerate in an article titled "To meet housing demand Ireland’s workforce must master modern methods of construction" in today's Irish Times newspaper.    A collaboration between Skillnet Ireland and industry body, Construction IT Alliance (CitA Ltd), Skillnet MMC Accelerate will provide businesses with upskilling resources to accelerate the adoption of MMC in their day-to-day operations.   Read the article here - https://lnkd.in/eP9x92AE   Pictured (L-R): Conor Murtagh, Chief Strategy Officer, Glenveagh Properties plc; Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Suzanne Purcell, CITA Skillnet Network Manager; and Mark Jordan, Chief Strategy Officer, Skillnet Ireland, at the launch of Skillnet MMC Accelerate   #Technology #Construction

Best of luck to all the Irish athletes competing in the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris, and congratulations to our two flag bearers, Orla Comerford and Colin Judge, who will be representing Paralympics Ireland at the opening ceremony tomorrow night. Displaying true skill and spirit on the world stage and inspiring the next generation, 35 athletes will be competing for Team Ireland across nine disciplines. To find out more about the upskilling supports available through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives, available visit www.skillnetireland.ie. #EverySkillCounts

Skillnet Ireland is celebrating 25 years of building competitiveness through skills. Through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks, and National Initiatives, we support businesses and individuals across Ireland, enabling them to upskill and thrive in a dynamic economic environment. Catherine Collins, First Polymer Training Skillnet and Bridie Corrigan Matthews, Taste 4 Success Skillnet discuss what it means to be part of Skillnet Ireland and how this partnership has benefited the companies within their networks. Discover a Network best suited to your business - https://lnkd.in/e4tEjStm #SkillnetIreland25 #25YearsofSkills #EverySkillCounts

Congratulations to the over 60,000 students receiving their Leaving Certificate results today. At Skillnet Ireland, we know that education is a lifelong journey. Established 25 years, Skillnet Ireland partners with industry and academia to offer demand-led upskilling programmes that are innovative and flexible, to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of the Irish economy. In 2023, we provided business supports - including one-day workshops, micro-credentials and university postgraduate degree programmes - to over 97,000 individuals working in more than 27,000 companies nationwide. To find out more about the upskilling supports for businesses available through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives, visit www.skillnetireland.ie.

"Cybersecurity is now the fastest growing area in tech – which is why there has never been a better time to upskill in this critical field" Dave Feenan, Network Manager, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Ireland in an article titled "How can you train professionals to respond to unknowable threats?" in today's Irish Times newspaper.   Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, one of Skillnet Ireland's 70 business networks, aims to further Ireland's position as a global technology hub through the delivery of cutting edge upskilling solutions and talent development initiatives.   Find out more here - https://lnkd.in/evmUqjms   Read the article here - https://lnkd.in/edAkNSg7   #Technology #Digital

Dave Flynn, Skillnet Ireland Director of Business Networks, joined Amber Galwey on Radio Kerry's In Business show to discuss the high level of businesses in the county that upskilled their workforce with Skillnet Ireland in 2023. Dave highlighted how engagement with Skillnet Ireland Business Networks and National Initiatives increased in County Kerry year-on-year, the types of businesses that invested in upskilling and the opportunities for workforce development that Skillnet Ireland provides in the region and nationwide. Figures from the Skillnet Ireland Annual Report 2023, reveal the national agency for workforce development delivered over 24,000 training days in County Kerry last year. 58% of those who undertook training were men and 42% were women, while those aged 30 to 39 years were the largest group of people availing of upskilling supports. As the national talent development agency, Skillnet Ireland is making substantial progress in futureproofing businesses throughout the country, as well as enhancing the specialist skills of the Irish workforce through upskilling. Listen back to the full interview with Dave Flynn, here: https://bit.ly/4dMIcl8 #upskilling

Tracey Donnery, Skillnet Ireland Director of Policy and Communications, was interviewed on Clare FM News about the high level of businesses in County Clare that upskilled their workforce with Skillnet Ireland in 2023. Tracey discussed how engagement with Skillnet Ireland Business Networks and National Initiatives increased in County Clare year-on-year, the types of businesses that upskilled with Skillnet Ireland and the sectors which invested most in talent development in the region. Figures from the Skillnet Ireland Annual Report 2023, reveal the national agency for workforce development supported over 2,700 workers and 700 businesses and delivered over 20,000 training days in County Clare last year. As the national talent development agency, Skillnet Ireland is making substantial progress in futureproofing businesses throughout the country, as well as enhancing the specialist skills of the Irish workforce through upskilling. Listen back to the full interview with Tracey Donnery here: https://bit.ly/3SOUPUK #upskilling

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O'Donovan TD, announced a new Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Initiative, Skillnet MMC Accelerate, that will help build a sustainable future for Irish construction. Skillnet Ireland and industry body the Construction IT Alliance (CitA Ltd) have collaborated to provide businesses with upskilling resources that will accelerate the adoption of MMC within the sector. Launching Skillnet MMC Accelerate at the Glenveagh site in Brownsbarn, Citywest, Minister O’Donovan, said; “We are committed to finding solutions that will positively impact the Housing for All commitments in both the long and short term. I am very pleased to see Skillnet Ireland and CitA along with other stakeholders within the sector collaborating to develop Skillnet MMC Accelerate. Collaborative initiatives like this one play a pivotal role in supporting SMEs in the construction sector, and also make a significant contribution to Ireland’s climate targets.” Skillnet MMC Accelerate, a national online platform for MMC resources and training, will showcase the MMC industry, highlight upcoming projects and investment in MMC, display future MMC career pathways, align the education and training ecosystem to these career pathways, and provide links to other government, academic and industry supports available. Join the Skillnet MMC Accelerate Information Series in September at CPAC Modular, County Meath. Details at www.cita.ie. Read the full release here https://lnkd.in/eWMiyM8m. #SkillnetMMCAccelerate #ConstructionInnovation #MMCIreland #Upskilling #SustainableConstruction Patrick O'Donovan TD | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | Glenveagh Properties plc | Conor Murtagh, Chief Strategy Officer | CitA Ltd | Mark Jordan