FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) is a representative organisation of the technology sector committed to growing Ireland’s tech talent pipeline. Designed for Further Education Training (FET) provision these programmes are delivered with the support and collaboration of Education and Training Boards (ETBs), nationally. FIT tech programmes, while responsive to industry demands, are built in accordance with the requirements and standards of the National Qualifications Framework. In total over 250,000 job seekers have completed FIT skills development programmes to date, of which more than 120,000 have progressed into tech sector employment.

Following on from a successful webinar hosted by WESC in the autumn,  This session will be particularly useful to career guidance teachers, HSCL teachers and anyone supporting young people to find work in the tech sector.

AGENDA:

• 10am – Networking / Tea & Coffee
• 10:30am – 11:30am – Tech Apprenticeship & Cuimsiú Programme Overview
• 11:30am – 12:30pm – Core Supports & Training (Traineeships and Online Resources for students)
• 12:30pm – 1pm – Q&A / Networking