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Denise Rocks
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The West Regional Skills Forum supports businesses in its region to assess and develop skills for their employees. The Regional Skills Forum also brings people together at local and regional level, to identify, investigate and validate skills needs.
Building Ireland’s Space Workforce, will be officially launched at the upcoming event “Building Academia–Industry Partnerships in Ireland’s Space Sector.”

📅 Thursday, 11 December 2025
📍 UCD Sutherland School of Law
🔗 Event Link: www.eventbrite.ie/e/building-a...
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
MEs in the West aren’t future-proofing – they’re future-building with AI.

Join us Dec 2, Galway Bay Hotel, for the launch of

"Powered by AI: Unlocking SME Growth in the West"

💡 Hear insights, network, shape policy.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/powered-by...
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Are you ready to enter the fast-changing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance your everyday and work-based skills?

AI Micro-Qualifications:
👉Introduction to AI (QQI Level 4)
👉Enhancing Productivity with AI (QQI Level 5) and many more....

Visit here: www.solas.ie/programmes/s...
Solas | Learning Works | AI Micro-Qualifications
Further Education and Training programmes which enable learners to succeed in the labour market and thrive in society.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Demystifying the Grant Funding and R&D Tax Credit Landscape Event 

Overview: A clear, practical overview of the innovation funding landscape - from R&D tax credits and government grants to wider incentive schemes.

Register Now 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/demystifyi...
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🛰️ Designing for Space: Opportunities for Innovators in the West of Ireland

📍 CREW- Creative Enterprise West, Wellpark road, H91 8K85 Galway

📅 Nov 19 from 2:30pm to 4pm GMT

👉 Free tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/designing-...
Designing for Space: Opportunities for Innovators in the West of Ireland
Explore how space is driving innovation across tech, health, and enterprise with guest astronauts and industry leaders.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🚀 Space Tech: The Next Frontier of Global Innovation

Explore how space is driving innovation across tech, health, and enterprise with guest astronauts and industry leaders.

👉 Ticket: www.eventbrite.ie/e/space-tech...

📍 DCU:Innovate Hub, Old Finglas road, D11 KXN4 Dublin

📅 Nov 20 from 3pm to 5pm
Space Tech: The Next Frontier of Global Innovation
Explore how space is driving innovation across tech, health, and enterprise with guest astronauts and industry leaders.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Generation Apprenticeship partners are delighted to announce that 100 employers have been nominated for the Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year awards. This year’s nominees have a combined 74,500 employees. They represent the spectrum of employer type across all regions of the country.
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
➡️ Get Exporting Programme-Opportunity ⬅️

Get the tools and advice you need to fast-track your export journey

@entirl.bsky.social is running a number of of information sessions on the programme in November.

Register for an information session here: www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/supports/...
Get Exporting | Enterprise Ireland
Get Exporting
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November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📈 An Introduction to Data Analytics - Assurance Survey 

As part of the MSLETB - Skills to Advance initiative, SOLAS are supporting MSLETB in funding the development of new Micro Qualifications (MQ's) in Data Analytics for Work.

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November 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“Scaling Skills, Shaping Futures” event on November 20th in Kilkenny.

✔️ Discover a practical toolkit to help identify your business current and future skills needs.
✔️ Explore Enterprise Ireland’s AI and Digital Strategy offer that incentivises and supports businesses with their digital transition.
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
All Aboard for Offshore Geoscience Training

Join the Offshore Environmental Geology micro-credential from Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy: a unique blend of theory and hands-on experience

Dates: Dec 2025
Cost: €600 (Skillnet-funded private sector) / €1,000 standard
Register here: lnkd.in/eNXMG2U2
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Throwback Thursday

Conor Carmody, Director of Skillnet Innovation Exchange, set the tone at the Innovation Summit with a powerful message on “Impact through Innovation” — turning ideas into measurable results.

👉 Read more: theinnovationexchange.ie/skillnet-inn...
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Upskill for Ireland’s offshore wind future with the Offshore High Voltage Power Systems micro-credential from Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy.

Dates: Starts December, 2025 for 13 weeks
Cost: €1,000 (Skillnet-funded private sector) / €2,000 standard
See more and register here: lnkd.in/ewtdniA7
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🌊 Master MetOcean Data for Offshore Wind

Upskill with the MetOcean Programming & Data Analysis micro-credential from Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy.

Dates: Starts December, 2025 for 12 weeks
Cost: €500 (Skillnet-funded private sector) / €900 standard
See more and register here: lnkd.in/ecgDt9f5
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
SMEs in the West aren’t future-proofing – they’re future-building with AI.

Join us Dec 2, Galway Bay Hotel, for the launch of
"Powered by AI: Unlocking SME Growth in the West"
💡 Hear insights, network, shape policy.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/powered-by...
November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Meath CoCo is the driving force behind housing, community, transport, planning, culture, and environmental initiatives across the region. This challenge focuses on Boyne Valley Tourism, the organisation responsible for promoting and developing tourism in Co. Meath
👉 Today 13 2–3 pm
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November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Have your say on the future of Ireland’s space workforce!
DFHERIS Regional Skills are mapping Ireland's growing space industry skills needs, with support from the Irish Space Association, Space Industry Skillnet, and Space Medicine Ireland.
Complete the Survey by Nov 14 : forms.gle/RT3GpcEDLwNE...
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Happening today at 1.15pm!
Don't forget to join us tomorrow and discover the range of #microcredentials currently available @uniofgalway.bsky.social

📆 Wednesday 12th November
⏰ 1:15pm
📍Online - Zoom
💻 Register: lnkd.in/evUN7sgc

#tuesdaytips #tuesdaymotivation #careerdevelopment @uniofgalwaylaw.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Have your say on the future of Ireland’s space workforce!
DFHERIS Regional Skills are mapping Ireland's growing space industry skills needs, with support from the Irish Space Association, Space Industry Skillnet,& Space Medicine Ireland.
Complete the Survey 2025 by Nov 14: forms.gle/RT3GpcEDLwNE...
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at The Connacht Hotel

We were delighted to welcome Michael FitzGerald, CEO and Founder of OnePageCRM, who shared insights on how OnePageCRM—used by small businesses in more than 80 countries became the world’s first and only action-focused CRM.
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Delighted to have Michael FitzGerald OnePage CRM tomorrow as a speaker in The Connacht Hotel in Galway, sponsors of this SPN event.

📅 TOMORROW, Tuesday, 11th Nov
📍 The Connacht Hotel, Inis Mór Suite, Old Dublin Rd, Galway
⏱️ 07:30 to 09:00

👉 LAST FREE TICKETS: www.eventbrite.ie/e/sales-grow...
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The E-DATA project is launching a major support programme, but they need your input first.

✅ 12 Nov - 09:30 to 11:00 in Derry
✅ 21 Nov - 09.30-11.00 in Newry
✅ 28 Nov - 09.30-11.00 in Sligo

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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎉 Congratulations to the Advance Science team on 15 years in business!

Advance Science / #ForbairtEolaíoctaTeo has proudly supported healthier bees and people through innovation, science and sustainability.

Their products, HiveAlive and Nuasan, continue to make a positive impact around the world.
November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🚀 Congratulations to the Space Industry Skillnet team!

#SpaceIndustrySkillnetIreland Celebrates Involvement in Landmark Ariane 6 European Space Agency Rocket Launch

Read 👉 lnkd.in/ez4DdY-P

👏 A fantastic example of how investment in skills drives world-class impact — from Ireland to outer space.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
📅 Tuesday, 11th November
📍 The Connacht Hotel, Inis Mór Suite, Old Dublin Rd,
Galway H91 K5DD
⏱️ 07:30 to 09:30

Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/sales-grow...
Sales Growth Secrets
From Galway to the globe: Hear how OnePageCRM built the world’s top action-focused CRM with CEO Michael FitzGerald.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM