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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.
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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
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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
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🎉 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
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🚀 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
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📅 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
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📬 West Regional Skills November newsletter is Out!

📖 Read the full issue here: mailchi.mp/5d13890ef48c...

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#newsletter #updates #industryinsights #professionaldevelopment #monthlynewsletter
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) Launches the 21st Edition of the National Skills Bulletin

www.solas.ie/latest-news/...
Solas | Learning Works | SOLAS Launches the 21st Edition of the National Skills Bulletin
Further Education and Training programmes which enable learners to succeed in the labour market and thrive in society.
www.solas.ie
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Údarás na Gaeltachta is collaborating with five other organisations from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Croatia and Finland to establish an online course for people over 50, who wish to start their own business.
Fill out this survey to share your feedback: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JhVUhn2kJ0
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag obair ar togra Eorpach atá ag iarradh cuidiú le forbairt scileanna fiontraíochta dóibh siúd os cionn 50 (féach thíos agus iniata) agus tá siad ag iarradh bhur dtacaíocht.

Líon amach an suirbhé seo chun d’aischothú a roinnt linn: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JhVUhn2kJ0
October 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) Digital Marketing Apprenticeship is now open in Dublin, Kerry, and Mayo.

📍 Start Dates & Locations:
Dublin: 19 Jan 2026
Kerry: 26 Jan 2026
Mayo: 23 Feb 2026

📧 Email: [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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🍀🤖 #itaganditagSkillnet is proud to announce that is a partner of the new AI Factory Antenna in Ireland, a major EU-backed initiative designed to strengthen Europe’s AI capabilities and ensure access to world-class computing power, expertise,

Read more: digitaltechnologyskills.ie/news/ai-fact...
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Based on Irish Manufacturing Research’s recent webinar “Data Driven Manufacturing” featuring Noel Doherty (Senior Software Engineer, Boston Scientific) and Carlos Garcia (Head of AI Strategy, Irish Manufacturing Research).
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Data-Driven Manufacturing in Practice: How to Cut Scrap and Unlocked a Repeatable Analytics Playbook
See how Boston Scientific used CRISP-DM, analytics, and AI with IMR to cut scrap, boost yield by 1%, and save ~$300k in this real-world manufacturing case study.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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🚨 Last chance to nominate for the Regional Skills West Annual Awards 2025!

Know someone solving real industry skills challenges in the West? 🛠️ Nominate them today! 👇

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#SkillsWest2025 #GameChangers #SkillsInnovation
October 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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🚨 Nominations now open for the Regional Skills West Annual Awards 2025!

Know someone solving real industry skills challenges in the West? 🛠️ Nominate them today! 👇

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#SkillsWest2025 #GameChangers #SkillsInnovation
October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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📬 October Issue 2 Newsletter is Out!

📖 Read the full issue here: mailchi.mp/20464c1834c3...

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October 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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💣 Sales Professionals Network Event 💣

Regional Skills West in partnership #TheConnachtHotelGalway invite you to this breakfast business event with speaker #MichaelFitzGerald, CEO and Founder of #OnePageCRM.

📅 11th November
📍 The Connacht Hotel
⏱️ 07:30 to 09:30
👉 Free Tickets: lnkd.in/eNE_eY6G
October 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Minister Lawless receives Government Approval to bring forward Bill to amend the National Training Fund Act, Unlocking €1.5 Billion for Education and Research

Read press release here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Minister Lawless receives government approval to bring forward Bill to amend the National Training Fund Act, unlocking €1.5 billion for education and research
The aim is to bring this legislation through both houses of the Oireachtas and enact it by the end of 2025
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October 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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#Platform94 in partnership with the @innovationexchange.bsky.social, Dr Maria Coakley returns to deliver another invaluable workshop at Platform94, for sales professionals seeking to improve close rates and grow accounts.

Book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/closing-th...
October 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Creative Skills Week is a ground-breaking large scale annual event, aimed at building and strengthening the creative skills community, fostering collaboration, and communicating information and updates on skills intelligence, new policies, and trends.

Watch recordings: vimeo.com/showcase/110...
Creative Skills Week on Vimeo
Join the web’s most supportive community of creators and get high-quality tools for hosting, sharing, and streaming videos in gorgeous HD with no ads.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Are you looking to reduce dependency on the electricity grid and fossil fuels, while lowering your carbon footprint and identifying the most suitable energy strategies for your organisation?

Don't look any further book here:
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Introduction to Renewable Energy Training Course
This course introduces renewable energy, the drivers for energy transition, how to decarbonise energy use and key indicators for RES feasibility assessment
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October 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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🤖 AI for Sales & Marketing Professionals
One Day Face -to-Face Training Course

📅Thursday 23rd October, 9:30am – 5:00pm
📍CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway. H91 8K85
Format: Face to face, lecture-style with hands-on practice in the afternoon

Limited spaces: wmcgalway.com/courses/915-...
October 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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The @uniofgalway.bsky.social #IdeasLab and #InnovationOffice are hosting the Going for Growth Inspiring Roadshow — an evening designed to spark ambition and motivate business growth among women entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

👉 Register Here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-...
October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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@uniofgalway.bsky.social #IdeasLab and #InnovationOffice are hosting the Going for Growth Inspiring Roadshow. An evening designed to spark ambition and motivate business growth among women entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

👉 Register Here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-...
October 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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The Irish Manufacturing Research and CIRCULÉIRE invite you to take part in 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 (𝗖𝗘) 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆. 7-minute Survey examining the skills, structures, businesses need to embed circular economy practices at scale.

➡️https://loom.ly/TMTfJcc
⏱️Deadline: 11th October
October 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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INTRODUCING CEED & Explorer Programme

#CREW has officially kicked off this year's CEED and Explorer incubation programmes, welcoming a brand-new cohort of creative entrepreneurs.

Visit crewdigital.ie/programmes/ for more info.
October 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM