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Skillnet Ireland network

SIMI Skillnet

Training network for the motor industry, run by SIMI, offering qualifications and career-path programmes for all grades of staff.

Operates Ireland-wide · 7 listed services

What they do

SIMI Skillnet was established by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry to develop career paths and provide professional training and qualifications for people entering and working in the motor industry. It supports businesses of all sizes in the sector, including dealerships, workshops and related motor trade employers, through subsidised upskilling programmes covering technical and vehicle-related training as well as management development, from short courses to longer programmes. The network's stated aim is to make the motor industry a more attractive career choice and to provide structured training routes for all levels of employment within it. Businesses in the motor trade can find out about available courses and enquire through the SIMI Training section of the SIMI website, or by contacting the network directly by phone or email. The network is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and participating network companies, and it is promoted by SIMI, the representative body for the motor industry in Ireland.

SIMI Skillnet lists 7 services on Irish Resource Hub across Ireland. The listed provision covers training, network, advisory support, programme. It addresses grow and scale, mentoring and advice, skills and training, hiring and people, innovation and r&d, productivity and lean, standards and compliance, networking and 1 other recorded support needs. 1 distinct eligibility condition is recorded across those services.

Business support information

Where they operate

Recorded as available Ireland-wide.

Types of support available

Listed provision includes training, network, advisory support, programme.

Who the support is for

Business stages
Established, Scaling
Company sizes
1–9 people, 10–49 people, 50–249 people, 250+ people
Sectors
Motor industry, Transport & Logistics
Audiences
Motor industry employers, Motor industry employees, New entrants to the motor trade

Taken from this organisation's record and its published services.

Access and eligibility

No organisation-wide eligibility rule is recorded. Eligibility is set by each individual service, so conditions vary by service and some support may not be open to every business.

Each distinct eligibility condition recorded for this organisation's services — check the service page for the full conditions.

The same conditions also apply to 6 further services listed below.

Check access with SIMI Skillnet

Services and programmes (7)

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