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CILT Skillnet Launch
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland officially launched their ‘CILT Skillnet’ on 21 November, 2016, in the Gibson Hotel. The event attracted many professionals from industry and third level education who turned up to support the launch.
Jerry Meredith CMILT
About the CILT Skillnet
The CILT Skillnet is a network of member companies nationwide. Members may use the Skillnets network
to avail of grant-assisted training and networking opportunities for their Directors, Managers and staff.
It is the belief of our Institute that members need to improve the skills of their workforce if they are to meet
the future demand of skill shortages. This will be done through training that is relevant in our sector, required with continuous growth in our industry in order to be successful in business both nationally and internationally. “The network’s long-term strategy is to continue in supporting our network members in meeting their training and development needs, to sustain competitiveness and growth for our sectors.”
On the night, CILT had many guest speakers who presented to all those in attendance. Firstly, CILT’s CEO Pat Treacy opened up the launch with an introduction and gave a brief overview of the evening ahead and of course the aims of the CILT Skillnet programme.
These aims include:
• 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 assist in creating a long term future plan for our
industry.
• To contribute to the up-skilling of the workforce in
our industry.
Pat then welcomed to the podium, President Paddy Doherty, who spoke about the core values and mission of CILT education and training programmes. The CEO of Skillnets Paul Healy then gave a speech on the benefits of Skillnets for companies and why they should get involved. Following on from this, Pat introduced Conor Molloy of Authentic Energy Management Services (AEMS) who gave a very insightful presentation on Energy Efficiency.
Paul Healy, CEO Skillnets, Paddy Doherty, President CILT, Kathleen Callanan, Head of Enforcement RSA, Pat Treacy, CEO CILT, Enda Hogan, Programme Support Manager Skillnets.
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