SIMI Skillnet
Ireland-wide
Training network for the motor industry, run by SIMI, offering qualifications and career-path programmes for all grades of staff.
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Skillnet Ireland network Skillnet Ireland network Sligo Chamber Skillnet
Sligo
Enterprise-led training network run by Sligo Chamber, supporting businesses across the North West with shared, subsidised upskilling programmes.
Enterprise centre Sligo Enterprise Centre
Sligo
Sligo Enterprise and Technology Centre beside Sligo Airport in Strandhill offers ready-to-go offices, hot desks and meeting and training rooms.
Technology Gateway Smarter Factory Technology Gateway
Ireland-wide, Limerick
Industry-facing gateway specialising in Industry 4.0; automation; digital manufacturing.
Other Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland
Ireland-wide
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland is a national sector or specialist organisation with potential business-facing information, networks, training or referrals.
Other SOLAS
Ireland-wide
State further education and training authority delivering Skills to Advance workforce upskilling, free online courses and apprenticeship oversight through the ETBs.
Local Development Company South Dublin County Partnership
Dublin
Local development company delivering SICAP and community supports across South Dublin County from its Tallaght and Clondalkin offices.
Business Innovation Centre South East BIC
Ireland-wide, Waterford
South East BIC, now trading as Propelor, provides business consultancy, incubation offices and the Prep4Seed accelerator to entrepreneurs across the south east.
Network South East Regional Skills Forum
Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford
Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford and South Tipperary employers work with manager Edmond Connolly, based in Carlow, to reach SETU.
Local Development Company South Kerry Development Partnership CLG
Kerry
Community-led rural development company founded in 1991 serving South Kerry from Cahersiveen, Killorglin, Kenmare and Killarney.
Skillnet Ireland network South Kerry Skillnet
Kerry
Regional, multi-sector training network founded in 2006 to support businesses in South Kerry through subsidised, industry-led courses.
Local Development Company South Tipperary Development CLG
Tipperary
Community-led charity supporting families and small businesses across Clonmel, Cahir, Cashel and Carrick-on-Suir in South Tipperary.
Skillnet Ireland network South West Gnó Skillnet
Ireland-wide, Kerry
Not-for-profit training network for companies in the South West and Gaeltacht areas, run by Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne.
Local Development Company South West Mayo Development Company CLG
Mayo
Community-owned development company founded in 1991 in Castlebar, with offices in Balla and Westport serving south-west Mayo.
Network South West Regional Skills Forum
Cork, Kerry
Cork and Kerry employers are guided by manager Siobhan Bradley to University College Cork, Munster Technological University and the Cork and Kerry ETBs.
Local Development Company Southside Partnership DLR
Dublin
Local development company established in 1996, based in Blackrock, serving Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown with employment and enterprise supports.
Skillnet Ireland network Space Industry Skillnet
Ireland-wide
National training network for companies working in the space sector, run by G & L Technology, based at TUS in Athlone.
State agency Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Ireland-wide
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland provides national information, capability, regulatory, market or business-support services relevant to Irish enterprises.
Skillnet Ireland network Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet
Ireland-wide
National network of over 400 member companies developing sustainable corporate skills programmes in environmental, water and energy management.
Skillnet Ireland network Sustainable Hrm Skillnet
Ireland-wide
National network promoted by CIPD for HR and L&D professionals, offering training on sustainable people practices for businesses.
Skillnet Ireland network Taste4success Skillnet
Ireland-wide
National network for the food, seafood and drinks sector, working with members including multinationals, SMEs and artisan producers.
Sector body Teagasc
Ireland-wide
Statutory state agency delivering contracted farm advisory services, adult farmer education and agri-food research from around 50 offices nationwide.
Skillnet Ireland network Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet
Ireland-wide, Cork, Kerry
Subsidised technology upskilling for tech-sector businesses in the South West region, formerly known as it@cork Skillnet.
Skillnet Ireland network Tech Northwest Skillnet
Ireland-wide, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo
Network for technology, innovation and competitiveness companies in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim, facilitated by ATU Donegal.