The ICT Ireland Skillnet comprises a group of companies in the information and communications technologies sector who have come together specifically to provide advanced training and development activities for technical and engineering staff in Irish ICT companies. The initiative has received funding from the Irish Government through Skillnets and the companies also make a significant financial contribution. The network is coordinated by ICT Ireland, a federation within the Irish Business and Employers Confederation. Most of the work is focused on delivering Masters level programmes in Innovation and Technology in collaboration with academic institutions as Theyll as advanced technical training programmes through a variety of providers. The network also supports entry to the sector for unemployed through specialised jobseeker support programmes.