The AGRIFOODSKILLS Project is a Sector Skills Alliance (Blue Print for Skills) project, which acts as a Strategic Community of Practice and Observatory for the Agrifood Pact for Skills.
This AGRIFOODSKILLS project contributes to a strategic development of the community of practice among the members of the Agrifood Pact for Skills (Agrifood P4S) to reskilling and upskilling the workforce in the plant and animal production, agrifood and veterinary sectors, with innovative content (deep tech, AI, future foods, digital and green skills), considering the outcomes of past blueprint projects.
The project includes 29 partners from 13 countries, namely, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom.
The project started in January 2025 and will last for a total of four years, up to the 31st December 2028.
Key Action 3 – Sector Skills Alliance
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supporting the development and growth of our business. Their tailored management
training programmes have helped equip our team with the skills and confidence to
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James Fitzgerald, CEO & Secretary
Callan Co-op
“We are delighted to partner with ICOS Skillnet and leverage available funding support for our newly developed and launched People Manager Fundamentals Programme. This investment in our People Leaders is a critical component of our Strategy.
“Anne Smith, Group Head of Talent
Lakeland Dairies
“The support we receive from ICOS Skillnet has significantly boosted our workforces’ skills and productivity.
“Ann Quigley, HR Manager
Centenary Thurles Co-operative Society
