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Kevin O’Keeffe, site lead, Stryker, Maureen Timlin, IDA Ireland; Michael Lohan, IDA Ireland and Conor Tolan, vicepresident manufacturing JR, Stryker | PICTURE: Don Moloney
MEDICAL technologies firm Stryker is opening a training centre of excellence at its facility in Raheen.
The facility will be used to train its staff with the skills needed in a changing work environment.
It’s been developed with the support of IDA Ireland, and the training programme will take three years to complete.
The building in Raheen will play host to upskilling and reskilling programmes.
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It is hoped it will ensure Stryker's employees are ready to lead through change and continue delivering healthcare
solutions.
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said: “The expansion of the training centre of excellence model to Limerick is a powerful endorsement of the region’s talent and strategic importance to the life sciences sector. This initiative will empower employees with futureready skills in areas such as digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, ensuring Ireland remains at the forefront of global MedTech innovation."
The minister said it’s not just an investment in facilities, it’s an investment in people and in Ireland's future as a global
leader in healthcare technology.
IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan added: “IDA Ireland is thrilled to support the rollout of Stryker’s training centre of excellence model to additional sites in Ireland. The initiative highlights Stryker’s forward-thinking approach to talent development and is a strong example of how MedTech companies are embracing workforce transformation to stay ahead of industry change.”
Kevin O’Keeffe, site lead at Stryker Limerick, added: “The introduction of the training of excellence model at our Limerick site is a significant development for Stryker and for the Limerick team. It will bring a structured and future-focused approach to developing our people, empowering employees to take ownership of their skillset and allow them to contribute meaningfully to Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better. We’re proud to be a part of this."
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