Structure - Trainers Network

Structures

The Project Management managed the operational aspects of the Network and the strategic aspects were the responsibility of the Consortium.

Consortium
There were an original 14 organisations represented on the Consortium. These include the main organisations involved in the Training of Trainers in Ireland, with representatives from training, education, employer and trade union sectors.

The issues of accreditation, licensing and continuous professional development emerged very strongly within the Network.

Building on the research among network members, the Consortium produced the Strategy for the Development of Trainers and Facilitators of Learning in Ireland. Over 100 people attended the launch of this in March 2000, and it has received very positive feedback and has sustained interest in the Network.

The Consortium:

Provided leadership and strategic direction to the Trainers Network during the project
Contributed resources to build the network
Influenced the national agenda on the training of trainers by producing the Strategy for the Development of Trainers and Facilitators of Learning in Ireland
Are committed to having the Strategy implemented
Welcomes new members as it re-forms following the Adapt project phase.

The task of developing the Strategy for the Development of Trainers and Facilitators of Learning in Ireland consolidated the working of the Consortium, who will re-form as a national policy group to lead the implementation of the Strategy.

Consortium Organisations	Representative
AHEAD	Ann Heelan
Enterprise Ireland	Tony Hall
FÁS	Jack Horgan
Irish Vocational Education Association	Áine Elliot
NUI Galway, Adult and Continuing Education	Seamus O'Grady
Skillnets	Mick McHugh
Dublin City Council	Phil Murray
DN and Associates	Declan Naughton

The Consortium will be re-constituted to include other relevant organisations as appropriate. Significant backing has been received to date from the National Training and Development institute. Support has also been received from the Institute for Supervisory Management, the Industrial Society and Enterprise Ireland.

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