Mayo start-up partners with leading biodiversity company
Westport based SkillKo have partnered with Ground Control as part of the UK based company’s Irish expansion
Ground Control, a leader in external maintenance and biodiversity, has announced details of its partnership with Westport-based start-up SkillKo.
The partnership comes as part of the company's ongoing Irish expansion.
The Westport based start-up 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.
Ground Control officially launched in Ireland in May, with their Irish headquarters situated in Swords, employing over 1,100 people.
As part of its €5 million Irish market investment to deliver its full range of services to the Irish market, it announced the creation of 150 new roles across the country.
The company's ambition is to become the number one net-zero, biodiversity-gain-led grounds maintenance, energy, and decarbonisation company in Ireland.
This partnership is seen as a natural extension of its mission to deliver unparalleled value to its local field teams and clients.
Additionally, the pairing will enable Ground Control to integrate SkillKo’s state-of-the-art platform into its suite of services, offering customers a seamless on-boarding process and compliance management, as they set out on their biodiversity and sustainability journey.
The partnership will focus on integrating SkillKo’s capabilities with Ground Control’s offerings, providing clients with a powerful, all-in-one solution for workforce management.
Commenting on this new partnership, Ground Control’s country director, Declan O’Gorman said the partnership ‘aligns perfectly’ with Ground Control’s vision.
“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,” he added.
Brendan Maloney, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of SkillKo, called the partnership a ‘milestone; for his company.
“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,” he concluded.