Annual Report 2009

The Training Networks Programme 2008–2009 commenced in 2008 with 123 networks but reduced funding levels lowered this number to 103 by the end of 2009. Despite changing economic circumstances, companies continued to invest in training with the support of Skillnets networks and people across many regions and sectors benefited from innovative training. A variety of sectors continued to be represented such as agriculture, design, technology, construction, food and drink, hospitality, manufacturing, space, media, renewable energy, responsible tourism and childcare amongst others.