"given the skills" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that a certain quality or ability has been provided or bestowed upon someone. Example: "Given the skills I acquired through my education and experience, I feel confident in my ability to excel in this new job."
They need to be given the skills to compete".
Some representatives of Dr. Tiller said they did not know if the clinic would reopen, given the skills required and the safety issues now clear.
Gary Bourlet, co-development lead, People First England: "If people haven't been given the skills early on, that doesn't mean they can never be leaders.
Change must occur from the top down, prejudice must be eliminated and workers given the skills and knowledge required to help very challenging children and families.
The schools I attended were free and actually acted as ladders of mobility for those randomly given the skills in the genetic lottery of life to climb them.
Grayling said young offenders needed to be given the skills and self-discipline they need to gain employment or training on release.
Given the skill of the Tigers' offense, the Bulldogs held up well in the first half.
Given the skill that permits a man to direct, skills shared in varying degrees, perhaps the most significant and individually important thing about a director is his style.
"Given the skill levels they have," he said, "they're not ready to transition to the frontier sectors of the economy, like information technology and life sciences".
Given the skill of the comedian who was the night's featured performer, she decided it was a good thing that she didn't overeat.
Seriously, given the skill of journalists depicted in romcoms, or film in general, it's a miracle newspapers have survived this long.
