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The ICOS Skillnet application under the Skillnets Training Networks Programme 2010/11 has been successful and a grant aid for 2010 has been secured.
The network’s long term strategy is to continue in supporting the co-op and agri-business sectors in meeting their training & development needs to sustain competitiveness and growth for the sectors.
The aims of the programme are:
* To provide industry specific/customised and most relevant training to the member companies in order to improve their competitiveness.
* To promote training as a viable strategic tool.
* To improve the quality of training and development activities and provide real opportunities to employees of the member companies.
* To create a long term future for co-operative businesses in rural areas.
* To contribute to the up-skilling of the unemployed.
- ICOS Skillnet 2010/11 also provides training to job-seekers, who are training with those in employment. By training with those in employment, job-seekers can access networking opportunities and keep up to date with their sector while participating in relevant industry-specific training programmes.
If you are unemployed and fulfil the Skillnets definition of a job-seeker you can attend a range of ICOS Skillnet Skillnets courses at no cost and with no impact on your social welfare payments or benefits. For eligibility criteria, please check http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria.
Please see 'Calendar of Events' for scheduled courses.
Please contact us if you are interested in participating in any of the courses on offer.
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