Mayo firm announces exciting partnership with multi-million enterprise
An “exciting milestone” is how the co-CEO and co-founder of Mayo-based SkillKo has described the company’s partnership with an international leader in external maintenance and biodiversity.
An “exciting milestone” is how the co-CEO and co-founder of Mayo-based SkillKo has described the company’s partnership with an international leader in external maintenance and biodiversity.
Ground Control last week announced details of its partnership with the Westport start-up SkillKo as part of its ongoing Irish expansion. The company, which officially launched in Ireland last May, has its Irish headquarters in Swords but employs more than 1,100 people across all its operations and in 2023 recorded revenues of £228m.
As part of its €5 million investment to deliver its full range of services to the Irish market, it announced the creation of 150 new roles across the country.
“Partnering with Ground Control is an exciting milestone,” said Brendan Maloney of SkillKo. “Together, we are uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact on the workforce of tomorrow. We are eager to combine our expertise and drive meaningful change in how businesses approach skill development.”
The ambition of Ground Control is to become the number one net zero, biodiversity-gain-led grounds maintenance, energy, and decarbonisation company in Ireland, and their country director Declan O’Gorman sees this partnership as a natural extension of its mission to deliver unparalleled value to its local field teams and clients.
“This partnership with SkillKo aligns perfectly with our vision of empowering businesses through technology and innovation. We are thrilled to work alongside such a forward-thinking company and look forward to the incredible opportunities this collaboration will bring to our local field teams and clients.”
SkillKo provides custom corporate training programs, certification and credentialing programs, as well as employee engagement and retention solutions. By leveraging advanced technology and a user-centric platform, SkillKo provides businesses with these tools they need to upskill and manage their workforce, enhancing productivity and ensuring a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
