Build future-ready digital skills to drive transformation in your organisation. Upskill your people through a Skillnet Business Network and ensure your team has the tools to innovate, adapt, and deliver real business results. Now that’s real talent - skillnetireland.ie #SkillnetIreland #SMEs #TalentDevelopment

"Skillnet Ireland is engaging widely with industry to develop the skills framework that will boost Ireland’s capacity to accelerate the green transformation, build sustainable businesses and fuel sustainable innovation through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives." @M_O_Jordan, Chief Executive, Skillnet Ireland speaking on a panel titled "Upskilling & Reskilling for the Energy Transition" at the European Hydrogen Skills Conference. Through Green Skills for Hydrogen, the European Hydrogen Skills Alliance is providing workers and industry with the new skills that are required to meet the challenging targets of the Green Transition. Find out more here - skillnetireland.ie/about-us/… #SkillnetIreland #GreenSkills4Hydrogen #DigitalEU

Discover our strategy for building next-generation capability: Skillnet Ireland has launched Empowering Enterprise 2026–2028, a strategy focused on driving the future of Irish business and the workforce. With a strong emphasis on digitalisation, AI, and sustainability, we’re supporting enterprises to develop their people, strengthen competitiveness, and thrive in a rapidly evolving economy. Strengthening Ireland’s culture of lifelong learning is more important than ever, particularly as skills needs evolve and ways of working continue to change. Discover our strategy for building next-generation capability: skillnetireland.ie/corporate… @DeptofFHed, @McGintyBrendan, @M_O_Jordan, @TraceyDonnery #SkillnetIreland #EmpoweringEnterprise #BuildingNextGenerationCapability #Strategy #SupportingBusiness

“Business needs vary widely. At one end of the spectrum are organisations building AI products and platforms. At the other are firms simply trying to understand how existing tools can be embedded into daily operations. Through our 70 Skillnet Business Networks and national initiatives we serve both." @M_O_Jordan, Chief Executive, Skillnet Ireland speaking in an interview about "Empowering Ireland’s skills transformation" for this month's issue of the @eolasmagazine. Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of Ireland. In partnership with industry, we offer upskilling programmes and business supports to companies of all sizes. Read the article here - eolasmagazine.ie/empowering-… #SkillnetIreland #SMEs #skills

“Demand is expanding beyond core technical skills such as data analytics and machine learning into human-centred capabilities like strategic thinking, problem solving and ethical navigation. These skills are crucial to ensuring AI initiatives deliver value and adoption is sustainable,” said @TraceyDonnery, Director of Policy and Communications, Skillnet Ireland, in today’s @IrishTimes article, 'Upskill to Upscale: Meeting the Need for an AI-Ready Workforce'. Ensuring Ireland’s business landscape has a strong, digitally resilient, and sustainable talent pipeline capable of adapting to the changing demands of digitalisation is a key priority for Skillnet Ireland. Learn more about our supports in this area - skillnetireland.ie/business-… #SkillnetIreland #AI #Digitalisation

Skills drive business success. Our 68 Skillnet Business Networks support organisations to grow by developing their greatest asset - their people. Through upskilling teams, our networks provide tailored learning that directly impacts competitiveness. Now that’s real talent. Learn more about how our Skillnet Business Networks can help support your business - skillnetireland.ie/skillnet-… #NowThatsRealTalent #SkillnetIreland #Upskilling

“Ireland’s real competitive advantage lies in how we collaborate to build skills for the future,” said @TraceyDonnery, Director of Policy and Communications, Skillnet Ireland, at Design Skillnet’s Design Leaders Conference in the Lighthouse House Cinema last week. Design Skillnet helps businesses to gain an advantage and remain competitive in an increasingly complex and dynamic commercial landscape through talent development programmes. Learn more about the Network here - skillnetireland.ie/skillnet-… #DesignLeadersConf #SkillnetIreland #Upskilling

“The fact that it's pitched at professionals that don't need to code and don't need to understand code is quite unique” Dr Enda Howley, @uniofgalway. In our latest video, Dr Howley discusses the Postgraduate Certificate in AI for Professionals, which is delivered through @ItagSkillnet for Storm Technology Ltd in our recent video. itag Skillnet is one of Skillnet Ireland’s 70 Skillnet Business Networks, supporting businesses of all sizes across the technology sector in the West, North West and Mid West Regions. Watch the full video here - bit.ly/itagSkillnet_SuccessS… #SkillnetIreland #AI #upskilling #technology

"This Government, working closely with Skillnet Ireland, is committed to ensuring that employers and workers have access to the targeted, flexible upskilling they need to adapt, innovate and grow.” said Minister @lawlessj, @DeptofFHed, speaking today at Skillnet Irelands North-East regional roadshow enterprise event at the Creative Spark Hub in Dundalk, Co Louth. Research from Skillnet Ireland shows a strong demand for upskilling amongst businesses in Ireland’s North-East region. Read the full report, Ireland’s Talent Landscape 2025: Future Skills Challenges of Irish Business here: skillnetireland.ie/insights/… Read the news release: skillnetireland.ie/news/Mini… @DeptofFHed @ErinMcGreehan @M_O_Jordan @DundalkSkillnet @LearningWaves @EoinMorton #SkillnetIreland #skills #SMEs #research

“Because of the pace of change with AI, the lecturers are constantly updating the content of the modules” Dee Timoney, Network Manager, @ItagSkillnet. In our latest video, Dee discusses the Postgraduate Certificate in AI for Professionals, which is delivered in partnership with the @uniofgalway. Collaborating with industry, itag Skillnet designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible, training programmes that meet the evolving needs of businesses. Watch the full video here - bit.ly/itag_Skillnet_Success… #SkillnetIreland #Upskilling #Technology

itag Skillnet supports businesses of all sizes across the technology sector in the West, North West and Mid West Regions. In our latest video, Karl Flannery, CEO, Storm Technologies discusses how @ItagSkillnet's Postgraduate Certificate in AI for Professionals with @uniofgalway, helped the team at Storm Technology better understand AI and identify practical ways to apply it across the business. Visit our website to learn more. - skillnetireland.ie/success-s… #SkillnetIreland #upskilling #technology

Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of Ireland. In partnership with industry, we offer upskilling programmes and business supports to companies of all sizes. Through our 68 Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives, our upskilling programmes, industry insights, and business supports, enhance productivity, competitiveness and sustainability for Irish companies and the Irish economy. Learn more - skillnetireland.ie/ #SkillnetIreland #business

The public consultation for the Skillnet Ireland Statement of Strategy 2026–2028 closes at 5pm on Thursday, 8th January. We encourage stakeholders to share their perspectives ahead of the deadline. The insights gathered through this consultation will help shape Skillnet Ireland’s work in strengthening enterprise competitiveness, supporting digital transformation, and advancing climate and sustainability capabilities. For further information on making a submission click here: skillnetireland.ie/strategy-… #SkillnetIreland #Strategy2026 #WorkforceDevelopment

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Skillnet Ireland, the national talent development agency of Ireland. We look forward to continuing to offer upskilling programmes and business supports to companies of all sizes, in partnership with Industry, in 2026. Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit. #SkillnetIreland #MerryChristmas

In this, the last issue of kinetic for 2025, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone across our Skillnet Business Network and National Initiative communities, as well as our industry partners, for your support throughout this year. Wishing you a peaceful festive season and we look forward to bringing you the first bi-monthly edition of kinetic in February 2026. @DeptofFHed | @ckskillnet | @TheInnovationE2 | @SkillnetMMCAcc Read the full newsletter here - skillnetireland.ie/news/kine… #SkillnetIreland #newsletter #kinetic

The public consultation for the Skillnet Ireland Statement of Strategy 2026–2028 remains open. We continue to invite contributions from enterprise, industry stakeholders, and the wider public as we shape the next phase of talent and business supports for Irish enterprise. Learn more and share your views through our strategy consultation page: skillnetireland.ie/strategy-… @DeptofFHed, @lawlessj, @M_O_Jordan, @McGintyBrendan, @TraceyDonnery. #SkillnetIreland #Strategy2026 #WorkforceDevelopment

“Through the green transition, there is a clear opportunity for businesses to strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and create long-term value.” Ken Finnegan, Chief Strategy Officer, Skillnet Ireland, speaking at the Skillnet @ClimateReadyAca Sustainability Summit and Graduation Ceremony last week. Skillnet Ireland was pleased to support Skillnet Climate Ready Academy at this event, which brought together businesses from across Ireland who have directly benefited from the Academy's programmes. The event also celebrated the achievements of 19 graduates from @UL accredited programmes, with a further 71 participants successfully completing Micro-Credentials during the autumn period, demonstrating the scale and impact of these Skillnet Ireland-funded upskilling initiatives for businesses across Ireland. Learn more - skillnetireland.ie/initiativ… #SkillnetClimateReadyAcademy #Sustainability #LifeLongLearning

"Europe’s SMEs continue to lead the way in digital innovation and skills development. It was a pleasure to recognise the organisations shaping Europe’s digital future,” Ken Finnegan, Chief Strategy Officer, Skillnet Ireland, speaking at the Digital SME Summit 2025. Ken joined more than 500 organisations from across Europe at the Summit and the General Assembly of Digital SME. He presented the Digital Skills Award to this year’s winner, Wonderful Education: Future Education Modena, and acknowledged the expertise of the judging panel: Albena Spasova, Co-Founder, EdTech Bulgaria, and Erlend Andreas Gjære, Co-Founder & CEO, Secure Practice. The Summit featured contributions from European digital leaders and introduced new tools aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty and building trust in European technology. The event showcased the strong and growing momentum within Europe’s SME community and reaffirmed the central role of digital skills in driving innovation and growth. @EUdigitalsme #DIGITALSMEsummit #digital #innovation