Transforming Business
Through Talent
A national business support agency, we help businesses of all sizes identify and develop the talent they need to succeed.
Specialised workforce development supports for Irish businesses
At Skillnet Ireland, we partner closely with industry to create upskilling programmes which are responsive to business needs and designed to develop future-ready talent. Discover what our programmes can do for your business today.
Our Networks
Designed in partnership with industry, our 72 Skillnet Business Networks understand the business needs of companies and address talent development needs across all sectors and regions.
MentorsWork
Focussed on mentoring and business development, MentorsWork supports SME owner-managers and leaders in both identifying and developing the skills and supports their business needs to thrive.
New Network Open Call
Skillnet Ireland is currently seeking applications from industry bodies, federations or business groups to set up new networks to drive excellence in learning and development in their sector or region.
Climate Ready
Need to prepare your business for climate action? Climate Ready helps businesses to understand how climate change will impact them and to develop the skills to plan a more sustainable future.
Skills Connect
Designed in partnership with enterprise, Skills Connect helps those seeking employment to develop new careers through free training programmes and to transition into growing sectors of our economy.
Transforming Business Through Talent
The right talent is vital for business success. Learn more about how we help companies from different sectors and regions to develop talent they need to thrive.
Driving Business,
People and Innovation
Forward.
A company's greatest asset is its people. Our business is to ensure your business has the talent it needs to thrive.
We design and deliver talent development solutions to help companies be competitive, and support individuals in accessing leading-edge learning opportunities which are enterprise-led.
For Businesses
- Boosting innovation capacity
- Enterprise driven-talent initiatives
- Shaping the talent development agenda
- Developing capabilities in digitalisation and sustainability
- High impact talent solutions for competitiveness
For Individuals
- Industry-led talent development programmes
- Specialised sectoral upskilling
- Enhanced career mobility and progression
- Building future-ready talent
- Management development and business mentoring
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Business Networks
Driving retention in the animation industry
"Our collaborations with Skillnet Ireland are becoming a real foundational part of our education and learning. People love being invested in."
Catherine Roycroft
Chief Operations Officer
Engaging employees to move businesses forward
"Developing our staff is critical to the future success of our company. Working with our Skillnet drives us on."
David McKernan
Plant Manager
Investing in people
"We're building a confident organisation by investing in our people. Our Skillnet Business Network supports us with this."
Declan Ronayne
Chief Executive
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Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
