In this episode, Philip Smith is joined by Karl Gaffney of Avaya based at Mervue Business Park in Galway to discuss innovative philanthropic approaches to the talent pipeline. Avaya in conjunction with ITAG Skillnet have implemented an ‘Employment Activation Program’ (formerly JSSP) The program is aimed solely at training unemployed people (on live register for 6 months or more) and provides skills which are in demand by ICT industry.