News and events for the Design, Print and Packaging industry.

Why should an employee undertake training?

25th January 2023 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Career advancement: Up-skilling can open up new opportunities for career advancement, such as promotions or higher-paying positions. Having a diverse set of skills makes you more valuable to your employer, and can increase your chances of being selected for leadership roles or special projects. Increased job se…

The Importance of Training

22nd January 2023 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Continued training in the workplace is important for several reasons. It helps employees stay current with new technologies and industry developments, which can make them more valuable to the organization. Additionally, training can help employees develop new skills and improve their performance, which can lead…

Free January Workshop on How a Brand Works

1st January 2023 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Building Bridges To Your Market – Free Course Tuesday 24th January, 2023 10am – 11.30am Covering: How A Brand Works – to bridge the gap between buyer and seller Best Customer Assessment – a basis on which to identify the best customers in your market Bullseye Customer Profil…

Diploma in Packaging

23rd September 2022 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Diploma in Packaging TechnologyWelcome to the 2022-23 Diploma in Packaging Technology Programme in association with the Irish Packaging Society and accredited by TU Dublin ….. producing Packaging Technologists for Irish Industry#packaging #training #packagingtechnology

Think Business Think Talent

12th September 2022 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Design Print and Packaging Skillnet encourages businesses to Think Talent. Invest in your team to give your business the competitive edge. Visit www.skillnetireland.ie/think-talent for supports on developing your people#ThinkTalent

Schedule for Diploma in Packaging 2022/23

6th June 2022 | Mary McCabe | Blog

The Diploma is highly subsidised and run by the Design Print & Packaging Skillnet in association with the Irish Packaging Society, accredited by TU Dublin and recognised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. More details see here

Biophilic Design Course

16th May 2022 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Biophilic design – New September Date Sept 2022 Mornings: Tuesday from 9.30 am to…

Free Cyber Security Training

11th May 2022 | Mary McCabe | Blog

According to the Irish Times Opportunistic’ cybercriminals cost Irish economy €9.6bn in 2020. The report also notes a 100 per cent rise in computer viruses and a 20 per cent increase in phishing attacks, in which fraudulent communications purporting to be from reputable sources are sent to businesses and consumers….

Masters 2020/21

25th April 2022 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Class of 2020/21 Masters in Professional Practice graduated in TU Dublin today. Congratulations to all.

Graduation at the Print Museum

11th March 2022 | Mary McCabe | Blog

Last night we celebrated the Graduation of some of our Diploma in Packaging and Masters in Professional Practice in the National Print Museum. Congratulations to all our students and many thanks to Elaine and the team in the National Print Museum for hosting us. …

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