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 supporting the co-operative and agri-business sectors in meeting their training & development needs to sustain competitiveness and growth for the sectors.
The aims of the programme are:
- To provide industry specific, customised and most relevant training to the member companies in order to improve their competitiveness.
- To promote training as a viable strategic tool.
- To improve the quality of training and development activities and provide real opportunities to employees of the member companies.
- To assist in creating a long term future for co-operative businesses in rural areas.
- To contribute to the upskilling of the unemployed.
We provide training in the following areas: Co-operative & Industrial Provident Society Director Training; People Management; Planning & Strategy; Management Development; Communication Skills; Sales & Marketing; Finance; Technical Skills; Health & Safety and Information Technology.
For further information on ICOS Skillnet, please contact (01) 613-1348 or email info@icosskillnet.ie
The ICOS Skillnet is funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Skills Connect – Supports for those seeking employment
Icos Skillnet supports the workforce development needs of businesses within the co-operative and agri-business sector. If you are currently not in employment and wish to upskill or reskill, you may be interested in training offered by other Skillnet Networks through Skills Connect. Further details of Skills Connect and the eligibility criteria can be found on the Skillnet Ireland website by clicking here.
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Testimonials
“At Callan Co-op, we have found ICOS Skillnet to be an invaluable partner in
supporting the development and growth of our business. Their tailored management
training programmes have helped equip our team with the skills and confidence to
lead effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
In addition, the board strategy training facilitated by ICOS Skillnet has played a key
role in shaping our long-term vision and governance approach. The practical,
relevant, and high-quality support we receive from the ICOS Skillnet team continues
to make a real and lasting impact on our organisation.
We are very grateful for the relationship and look forward to continuing to work
together as our business evolves.
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.
The ICOS Skillnet funding supports us to invest in the continuous development of our people managers, who are responsible for delivering on our ambitious business strategy through the day-to-day contribution of their teams. This support of our programme allows us to equip and empower our people managers to lead performance focused teams across our business.
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Anne Smith, Group Head of Talent
Lakeland Dairies
“The support we receive from ICOS Skillnet has significantly boosted our workforces’ skills and productivity.
Their high-quality, tailored training programs have equipped our employees with the latest industry knowledge, empowering our employees to grow professionally and stay ahead in a competitive market. The flexibility and variety of courses offered have made continuous development an integral part of our company culture.
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Ann Quigley, HR Manager
Centenary Thurles Co-operative Society
“The Dairygold / ICOS Skillnet partnership has been invaluable to us as a society. ICOS Skillnet not only fund critical learning and development initiatives, but they are a keen ear and sage advisor when it comes to what is going on in the Co-operative industry in Ireland.
We rely on ICOS Skillnet for their direction, insights, networking, and relationships that support us holistically as a Co-op. ICOS Skillnet are always quick to connect us with useful resources, key people, new courses and understand the needs of our people and our business intimately.
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Shirley Mullins, Group Learning and Development Manager
Dairygold Co-operative Society
“ICOS Skillnet is a key pillar of our member training objectives here in Lakeland Dairies each year.
The support we receive from ICOS Skillnet & Billy is excellent in terms of structuring, organising and funding training programmes.
It allows access to a wide variety of professional and experienced speakers, covering a wide range of topics suitable to our industry.
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Eamon Duignan, Member Relations Manager
Lakeland Dairies
