Welcome to the NorthWest Transport Skillnets, formed in January 2008 an industry-led training network for the development of a Skillnets Training Programme for Haulage and Passenger Transport companies based in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. NorthWest Transport Skillnets recently secured funding from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Skillnets supports networks of businesses to engage in training through Learning Networks. These Learning Networks, now referred to as "Skillnets", are led and managed by the businesses themselves. Since 1999 Skillnets networks have created and delivered training programmes across a broad range of industry and service sectors nationwide.

AWARD CEREMONY- Saturday 4th April 2009, Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey.  The Tanaiste has agreed to attend and will present trainees with Certificates in:- Basic Computers, ECDL, Road Safety/Signing/Lghting/Guarding, HGV & Bus Driving Certificates and CPC for Transport Managers. Please contact Network Manager, Fiona McLintock to book your place.

OUR TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR 2009 IS NOW AVAILABLE.  PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NETWORK MANAGER, FIONA MCLINTOCK WITH ANY ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

ADR Packages and Tankers Refreshers are available at discounted rates to existing member companies of NorthWest Transport Skillnet.  This course is not funded by Skillnet but member companies can benefit from the discounted rates.

MARCH '08 - NORTHWEST TRANSPORT SKILLNET LAUNCH THEIR NEW WEBSITE

Northwest Transport Skillnet has launched a new website to promote training and networking events for personnel in the transport industry in the Northwest.  This site will also be used to communicate up to date news on changes in regulation and any other relevant information for drivers within the haulage and passenger industry.