Over 3,700 people avail of training for upskilling in Limerick
Strong uptake of Skillnet courses across Limerick
MORE than 3,700 people from 1,000 businesses in Limerick took part in training through Skillnet Ireland last year to learn new skills and help their companies grow.
The organisation said businesses in Limerick completed more than 40,200 days of training in 2025.
Just over half of those taking part were men (56%), while 44% were women. People aged between 30 and 39 were the biggest group to sign up for courses.
Most of the businesses using Skillnet Ireland were small and medium-sized companies, making up 91% of those involved.
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Farming businesses made the greatest use of the training, followed by companies in the services, technology, food and drink, retail, tourism and health sectors.
Businesses in Limerick accessed training through a range of Skillnet Business Networks, including Limerick Chamber Skillnet, Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet and ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet.
Across Ireland, more than 23,000 businesses and 84,500 workers took part in Skillnet Ireland training programmes in 2025. Businesses contributed €26.5 million towards the cost of the training, with the total investment reaching €74 million.
Over 3,700 people and 1,000 businesses in Limerick chose Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives to develop skills, improve competitiveness, and prepare for the future, in 2025.
Figures from the Skillnet Ireland Annual Report, reveal the national agency for workforce development delivered over 40,200 training days to companies based in Limerick last year. 56% of those who undertook training were men and 44% were women, while those aged 30 to 39 availed of upskilling supports more than any other age.
Commenting on the uptake of Skillnet supports from businesses in 2025, Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless said: “The engagement of more than 23,000 businesses in Skillnet Ireland programmes during the year demonstrates a clear recognition that skills development is essential to driving productivity, growth and competitiveness.”