Company FAQs
Print version- Why should my company join a network?
- How does my company join a network?
- How much will it cost my company to join a network?
- Are there any restrictions on the type of company that can join a network?
Why should my company join a network?
Since 1999, nearly 70,000 Irish companies have becomes members of Skillnets networks and have benefited from flexible, relevant and cost effective training for their employees.
Of over 700 Skillnets member companies surveyed in 2011:
- 93% rated Skillnets training as good or very good in terms of meeting their expectations
- 93% would recommend becoming a member of a training network to other companies
- 90% are satisfied with the quality and relevance of the training
- 97% agree that training has helped them to fill skill gaps
- 75% are now more likely to invest in training in the future
By investing in staff training your company can boost the bottom line through:
- Increased staff morale and satisfaction
- Improved customer service and sales
- Reduced waste and maintenance costs of machinery and equipment
- Lower workplace accidents and insurance premiums
- Lower recruitment costs through enhanced career progression
- Higher management effectiveness and better strategic planning
How does my company join a network?
To join a Skillnets network contact the network manager of the network you are interested in.
Find a network near you.
How much will it cost my company to join a network?
It varies from network to network but in some cases it is free for the company to join and in others there is an annual membership fee. Contact the network that you are interested in joining directly to find out about membership costs.
Find a network near you.
Are there any restrictions on the type of company that can join a network?
Only private sector or commercial semi-state enterprises can be member companies that avail of training through a Skillnets network.
The following cannot become member companies of a network:
- Public sector organisations
- Charity or Not-for-Profit Organisations
- Companies based outside the Republic of Ireland
