General FAQs
Print version- What does Skillnets do?
- Who funds Skillnets?
- What funding is available at the moment?
- How can I apply for funding?
- What is a Skillnets network?
- I am a training provider; can I be on the Skillnets list of approved training providers?
Skillnets is responsible for the operation of the Training Networks Programme (TNP) – a government initiative that funds and facilitates training through networks of companies that may have come together due to their geographical location or who work in the same sector or supply chain. From 1999 to 2009 the programme focused solely on funding training for people in employment. From 2010, networks are also providing training to job-seekers.
Since 1999, Skillnets has funded over 350 training networks which supported over 60,000 companies in meeting their training needs. 275,000 staff and managers have participated in raising their skills levels across a diverse array of industry sectors and geographical regions.
Skillnets is funded through the Department of Education and Skills (DES) from the National Training Fund (NTF).
What funding is available at the moment?
There is no funding available at present for the creation of new networks. However, you can join one of our networks at any time and if you would like to be notified when new funding is available you can also sign up for updates.
There is no funding available to create a new network at this time. Should new funding be available the details will be put up on this website. However, you can join one of our networks at any time and if you would like to be notified when new funding is available you can also sign up for updates.
A Skillnets network (Skillnet) is a group of companies working together to provide training for their collective staff. Networks are made up of companies that may have come together due to their geographical location or who work in the same sector or supply chain. The networks are funded by Skillnets to deliver grant aided training and the companies also contribute matching funding. From 2010 Skillnets networks are offering places on some of their courses to job-seekers.
Find a network near you.
I am a training provider; can I be on the Skillnets list of approved training providers?
Skillnets does not have a recommended list of training providers. Training providers can contact networks directly.
Find a network near you.
