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
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
