Annual Report 2009
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Companies continue to invest in training despite recessionary times – Over 40,000 workers trained through Skillnets Training Networks Programme (TNP) in 2009.
The Skillnets Annual Report 2009 reported that Irish enterprise is still investing in training. In 2009 over €22.2 million was invested in developing the skills of over 40,000 workers in Irish enterprise. €14.5 million was invested from the National Training Fund (NTF) and €7.7 million from companies. Training was delivered by 103 Skillnet networks across the country.
In a 2009 survey with member companies 62% (an increase of 16% on 2008 figures) of companies said that participating in a Skillnets network had created new business partnerships and 69% (an increase of 16% on 2008 figures) reported key business contacts being generated.
