The Carlow/Kilkenny Training Network was established in January 1999 by a number of Senior Managers in organisations in the Carlow/Kilkenny area. Initial discussions showed that the organisations shared common training problems, namely

• Access to information on courses / training, and new technologies available for training purposes

• Sourcing training programmes

• Finding courses that were relevant to the specific needs of each organisation

• The location of available courses

By working together, these organisations have developed new, low cost, customised, and locally based solutions for their management and staff.

• To develop training and development strategies that would:

• Be delivered locally to reduce cost

• Be appropriate to the business need of the member organisations

• Utilise the existing expertise within the member organisations

• Develop a pool of resources within the member organisations so that learning could be transferred at minimum cost

• Develop innovative and creative training and development instruments and strategies

• Provide networking opportunities and interaction with other organisations

The courses organised by the Carlow / Kilkenny Training Network are funded by the member companies, with assistance from The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and The European Union, via www.skillnets.com