Shannon Chamber Skillnet

Network overview

Shannon Chamber Skillnet is a multi sector business network for companies of all sizes in the Mid West Region. The network’s mission is to enhance the growth of the region and the businesses that operate within it, by meeting the specific skills needs of the local talent base. 

Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible, subsidised training courses to address the ongoing needs of businesses. Shannon Chamber Skillnet is promoted by Shannon Chamber. Membership of the network is open to private businesses in the Mid West region. Training is mainly delivered in counties Limerick and Clare.

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 high-performance leadership course offered by Shannon Chamber Skillnet gives progressive companies who aspire for high-end success the essential tools for continuous development. The real bonus of the course came with understanding, communicating and networking with fellow participants who were experiencing the same issues and growth pains. The open forum aspect gave us thorough problem-solving skills and we can now positively convert the theory to recognisable success.

Ted Hurley – Ohshima

Our company has availed of numerous Shannon Chamber Skillnet training events. The various courses attended by our cross-functional teams are of a very high calibre and relevant to our needs. We’ll continue to attend Shannon Chamber Skillnets organised courses and support their ongoing effort.

David Brown - IDEX Pump Technologies