Melissa Doyle, Business Advisor; Sarah Byrne Business Advisor; Cllr. Andrea Dalton & Cllr. Tom O'Neill 

Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 2024 Training Programme. Designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals, potential new entrepreneurs and small business owner managers across various industries which offers a diverse range of courses aimed at enhancing skills, fostering innovation, and driving career advancement. 

As industries continue to undergo rapid transformation, the demand for upskilling and reskilling has never been greater. Recognising this imperative, Carlow Local Enterprise Office has curated a line-up of training courses to equip individuals with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape. 

The 2024 Training Programme features a wide array of courses covering areas such as social media development, technical skills, understanding eTenders, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, gain practical insights, and network with peers, creating a dynamic learning experience tailored to their needs. 

Speaking about the programme programme schedule, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, Cllr Andrea Dalton said “Carlow has a remarkable talent pool of entrepreneurs and is the ideal environment for new entrepreneurs to develop and grow their skills and enhance their business. Empowering individuals through education is not just about acquiring knowledge, it's about unlocking potential, igniting passion, and transforming lives. Carlow Local Enterprise Office 2024 Training Programme is a testament to our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality learning opportunities that are beneficial to entrepreneurs, small business owners and their key employees to develop new skills to enhance their businesses”. 

Melissa Doyle, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office, Carlow said “Our 2024 Training Programme is designed to inspire individuals to embrace continuous growth, equipping them with the skills and confidence to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in their professional journey." Melissa concluded saying “Local Enterprise Office Carlow is the first-stop-shop for entrepreneurs and small business owners based in Carlow where they can offer a range of business support services together with training programmes including business advice and mentoring.” 

Carlow Local Enterprise Office know the importance of training and development for each business with new technologies and applications being introduced daily. The programme schedule contains courses such as digital training, marketing and social media platform training to help businesses boost performance and productivity.  

Sarah Byrne, Business Advisor with the Local Enterprise Office said “in business, recognising that investing in our own skills is not merely a matter of personal advancement but a vital strategy for fostering economic prosperity and national competitiveness is paramount. By prioritising continuous learning and skill development in business, we equip ourselves with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing global economy”.  

The 2024 training programme is now live on our website at https://www.localenterprise.ie/Carlow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/   

For more information contact enterprise@carlowcoco.ie or telephone 059 9129783