ICOS Skillnet is fully supportive of the Government’s efforts to effectively address and limit the spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard the protection of public health and that of our stakeholders. ICOS Skillnet management team are continuing to work and are available to discuss any queries that our businesses or trainees have regarding our scheduled training programmes and supports for businesses. In support of this national effort and in line with Government recommendations, ICOS Skillnet has postponed its in-person training courses until further notice. Where possible, alternative methods of programme delivery are being mobilised. ICOS Skillnet will continue to take bookings for in-person programmes commencing at a later date in 2020. Our current range of online programmes are available to view at this link . We are also available to discuss your queries about any other future programmes we offer to businesses within the Co-operative Sector in Ireland.

Our Network contact details are.

Billy Goodburn
Head of Learning & Development

Tel: 087-126-5542
Email: billy.goodburn@icos.ie

We would remind our stakeholders that the HSE website www.hse.ie is the authoritative source of information and advice on the situation regarding COVID-19 in Ireland. We will keep this information updated in the coming weeks. Further information is also available on the Skillnet Ireland website.

The ICOS Skillnet is a network of member co-operatives nationwide.

Members use the network to avail of grant assisted training and networking opportunities for their owners, managers and staff.

We believe that members need to improve the skills of their workforce if they are to grow and be successful in today’s business environment.

The network’s long term strategy is to continue in supporting the co-op and agri-business sectors in meeting their training & development needs to sustain competitiveness and growth for the sectors.