Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister Michael Martin was in NUI Galway last week to officially launch HPSU Skillnet, an enterprise-led training Network of High Potential Start Up companies based in the BMW region.

Gert O Rourke, Network Manager, Minister Micheal Martin, Niamh Corcoran NUIG & Carl Burke.

According to a spokesperson, HPSU Skillnet aims to build a network of High Potential Start Up Companies (HPSU's) across the western region of Ireland. The network aims to address the collaborative training needs of enterprises in a variety of industry sectors. It also provides opportunities for HPSU Skillnet member companies to learn from each other at network events such as seminars, conferences and social networking events.

The networking group is made up of a vibrant network of recently established companies where members avail of customised training that meet the needs of all network members. Funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme - an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, the training is subsidised and provides an opportunity to engage in training at an affordable price. Tony Fitzmaurice, ATFM Solutions, a Skillnet member, comments; "Delivering tailored training and networking opportunities to SMEs in this region has proved invaluable for participating member companies, enabling them to gain competitive advantage and grow their skill base."

Gert O'Rourke, Network Manager, said; "All companies in our network are recently formed and have found the time commitment and cost associated with training prohibitive. HPSU Skillnet allows them to avail of customised training that meets their specific needs. Being enterprise-led affords the member companies the opportunity to decide on Network direction and strategy. The purpose of the Skillnet is to increase the level of knowledge and skills of a broad variety of employees and afford them the opportunity to gain experience thereby developing competencies across the member companies."

The Skillnet training programme has been developed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. The results of the programme can be seen in the member companies. Some of the benefits reported are increased sales, improved customer service, improved productivity, lower levels of staff turnover and absenteeism, increased staff morale, enhanced quality levels.

For more information or if you are interested in joining HPSU Skillnet, log onto www.hpsunet.com or contact Gert O Rourke, Network Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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