Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris has joined with Skillnet Ireland to launch its ‘Think Talent’ campaign.

The campaign encourages companies to explore how talent development can deliver their business goals and to engage with the 3,000 business support programmes available as part of Skillnet Ireland’s autumn schedule.

Launching the programme, minister Harris (pictured) commented: "Talent development is vital in driving business success and Skillnet Ireland has an excellent track record in partnering with businesses to understand their skills needs. This campaign and the wide range of upskilling programmes available will help a record number of businesses to ensure they have the right talent in place now and into the future.”

The campaign highlights the wide range of supports available from Skillnet Ireland in areas including digitalisation, climate action, leadership development and workforce innovation.

Accredited programmes span artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy management, supply chain and logistics, fintech, organic farming, retail, aviation, robotics, animation, design and advanced manufacturing.

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Sample programmes include:

Accelerating Digitalisation:

•     Higher Diploma in Engineering in Automation and Digital Manufacturing from Cobotic Skillnet

•     MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet  

•     Masters of Engineering (MEng) in Digitalisation of Manufacturing from Irish Medtech Skillnet

•     Digital Transformation in Manufacturing from ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet   

•     Post Graduate Diploma in UX Design from Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet

Climate Action Readiness:

•     Energy Leaders Programme -Skillnet Ireland Climate Ready Academy

•     Certificated Water Stewardship Training - Lean & Green Skillnet

•     Certificate in Sustainable Supply Chains and Logistics - CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet

•     Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Food Systems - Food Drink Ireland Skillnet

•     Waste & Circular Economy Leaders Programme – Climate Ready Academy

•     MSc in Organic & Biological Agriculture – National Organic Skillnet

Driving Innovation:

•     Leading Innovation Masterclass Series - Taste4Success Skillnet.

•     Motion Picture Engineering – Immersive Technology Skillnet  

•     MSc in Innovation in Fintech - Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet:

Leadership

•     MSc in Strategic Learning and Development - Trainers Learning Skillnet

•     Accelerated Leadership Strategies to Increase Growth & Profitability – Galway Executive Skillnet

•     Taking The Lead – Women in Leadership – IFS Skillnet

A full list of Skillnet Business Networks is available here.

Paul Healy, chief executive of Skillnet Ireland said the nationwide campaign is calling on businesses of all sizes to consider how the right skills can help them thrive.

“Whether it is boosting innovation, tackling digitalisation or building sustainability skills, our Skillnet Business Networks and other dedicated talent initiatives will help businesses on that journey,” Healy added.