Industry 4.0 Skillnet and Future Cast: Driving Innovation and Skills Development for Irish Industry
As the construction sector continues to evolve, with the rise of digital tools, automation, sustainability, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), the need for strategic upskilling has never been greater. Industry 4.0 Skillnet, one of the 70 Skillnet Ireland networks and proudly promoted by Future Cast, is making a lasting impact.
Established in 2019, Industry 4.0 Skillnet provides subsidised training to Irish private companies in the construction, manufacturing, and quarrying sectors, tailored to real-world industry needs, enabling workforce development with the latest in digital transformation, automation, leadership, sustainability, and emerging technologies like AI.
Future Cast, the promoting agency, is an Innovation, R&D, Education & Science Centre based in the North West. It acts as a collaborative hub, connecting businesses, education providers, and policy stakeholders to tackle industry challenges and embrace digital disruption. Through this partnership, companies access high-quality training and take part in innovative projects shaping the future of work.
We work closely with Irish companies of all sizes, from multinationals to local SMEs, offering a wide range of practical, industry-driven courses including advanced programmes in Digital Construction and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). From AI for Business, sustainability, and leadership to digital project delivery, we ensure that skills development is accessible, effective, and aligned with evolving business priorities.
Industry 4.0 Skillnet also funds specialised training including Digital Twin Technology, Introduction to Renewable Energy, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and SolidWorks, offering technical upskilling at all levels, nationally, with a strong focus on supporting regional delivery from design to implementation.
With funding available for the private sector, whether you’re an SME or a larger organisation, now is the time to futureproof your workforce, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.
Please visit www.industry4skillnet.ie
Get in Touch with Ylenia Morselli, Network Manager Industry 4.0 Skillnet (I4S)
[email protected] | 085 8675275
