Graduation day for Glanbia programme

KILLIAN Hayes of Glanbia Ashford was among a group of 16 Glanbia branch staff who have successfully completed a sophisticated Management Development Programme, designed exclusively for the Irish co-operative sector by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) Skillnet.

The ICOS Skillnet programme ties in closely with the objectives of Food Wise 2025 – the strategic plan for the agrifood sector which targets 85 per cent export growth to €19 billion by 2025 and the creation of 23,000 new jobs over the period.

The co-operative sector is funding the initiative and owns the intellectual property for the programmes which are also recognised and accredited through the Irish Institute of Training and Development.

The programme was delivered specifically for the Agri-Retail staff in Glanbia branches on this occasion. ICOS Vice-President Michael Spellman (left) and Glanbia Commercial Manager Brendan Ahern (right) present Killian Hayes, Glanbia Ashford with his certificate.