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EMPOWER ECO TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY

BE PART OF AN ECO-PROOFED AND CLIMATE CHANGE FUTURE FOR SMES IN THE MIDLANDS

EMPOWER ECO Training Cluster is Ireland’s first environmental-techno-science platform that provides sought-after sustainability and climate action training across digitization, agri-food, agro-forestry, ‘factory of the future’ applications to support training workforces.  

Using science as the basis for training and future-proofing industries, we will help companies throughout the midlands to upskills in next-generation science and technology solutions which converge natural resources,  enterprise development, biodiversity, circular economy and climate change.   A key focus of our Training Cluster in on tackling pressing socio-economic challenges including promoting recovery beyond ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

We are preparing a bid to become a SKILLNET Training Network and need your involvement. Please complete this short questionnaire by November 2nd.

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If you need any assistance in completing this form, please email orla@momentumconsulting.ie or call 086 2606304
1.CONTACT DETAILS 
2.Which category best describes your business focus – tick all that apply:(Required.)
3.How long have you been in business?
4.What is/are the major trend/s in your industry sector and niche?
5.What are the main constraints to starting,  scaling or sustaining your business or activity? E.g.  digitisation, climate proofing etc
6.Do you perceive upskilling in eco-innovation an important factor in enabling you to progress your business?
Not important
Somewhat important
Very important
7.Have you adopted innovations related to the environment in any area of the business in the past 3 years? Please comment.
8.If not, what are the barriers to adoption of eco-innovations that you have found? (Please tick any and all that apply)
9.Do you have a dedicated Training Manager/function ?
10.Have you or your staff participated in training in any these key areas in the previous 12 months? Please indicate all that apply.
11.If you needed to participate in sustainability, circular economy and eco-innovation training who would you turn to?
12.Would you agree that there are few sole focus eco-innovation/sustainability training supports of this kind/calibre currently available ?
13.What level of training would best describe your current offerings to staff?
14.What is your average spend on eco-innovation training for staff?
15.What is the maximum length of time you would want to release a staff member for training per month over a 12 month period
16.Based on your assessment of your company and staff, which of these items would add value to your company eco-innovation training programme: (Please indicate all that apply)
17.Which of these benefits of a training network would be most pertinent to your business ?
18.Are there any specific courses you would like to see developed as part of the Learning Network that would add value to your business?
19.Is the certification of training important to your business?
20.What is your preference for delivery of training?
21.Please share any other ideas you have that can guide us in our mission.
22.Please add me to your mailing list