Taste4Success Skillnet

Network overview

Taste 4 Success Skillnet supports businesses in the food and drink sector through subsidised upskilling programmes. The national network’s mission is to grow Ireland’s position as a leading location for food and drink production by developing the skills base and supporting enterprise growth and competitiveness through highly specialised training. Taste 4 Success Skillnet network supports food production and service businesses of all sizes, as well as micro and artisan producers. 

The network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible upskilling courses to address the ongoing needs of businesses. Taste 4 Success Skillnet is promoted by SLM Training Ltd and membership is open to private businesses.

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 Storehouse have engaged the services of Taste4Success Skillnet on various occasions. We have found they have provided a professional, focused and engaging service. The courses provided have been tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of our team, therefore we have seen a marked improvement in our team performance and motivation which is reflected in the Storehouse’s overall visitor experience. We have built a great relationship with this company and we will continue to work with Taste4Success Skillnet in the future.

Deirdre McCormack – Diageo

Working with the Taste4Success Skillnet has enabled us to increase the amount of training and education we are providing for our retailers and their staff. It has also helped us to reduce the cost, which is crucial as cost in many cases has been a prohibiting factor in retailers availing of the learning opportunities we are providing for them. I would highly recommend for other companies to participate in the network.

Anne Rigney – Musgrave