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Skillnet Ireland has published their 2023 Annual Report, which shows significant buy-in from Irish businesses for upskilling and training programmes for their teams.

Commenting on the performance of Skillnet Ireland in 2023, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD, said: “The Irish economy continues to benefit greatly from Skillnet Ireland’s delivery of industry-led upskilling initiatives for businesses of all sizes. More than 97,000 people working in companies across Ireland took part in upskilling with Skillnet Ireland in 2023, across areas of increasing importance such as sustainability, digitalisation, innovation, and leadership. These results demonstrate the significant work that is ongoing to nurture and support our nation’s greatest asset, our talent.”

14,021 workers benefited from Skillnet Ireland supported digital skills programmes in 2023, with a dual focus on specialised talent for new or emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and in enabling digital transformation within the SME sector. Skillnet Ireland also increased the number of programmes aimed at helping businesses respond to climate change, with 4,672 businesses and 7,200 workers supported in taking a step towards a greener future.

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