Who are FIT?

FOR over 20 years, FIT or Fastrack to Information Technology is a representative organisation of the technology sector committed to growing Irelands tech talent pipeline.

Our mission is to promote inclusion and diversity through our programs and courses, creating wider access to tech skills training which leads to exciting career paths and quality employment opportunities for anyone who has a curiosity and passion for technology

FIT will work with you and your students to grow more confident with tech, develop digital skills & literacy, upskill and increase awareness of opportunites in the tech sector for progresssion to a tech career.

Our experienced team of Tech Employment Officers are on hand to assist FIT participants through the duration of their course to employment and a desired career path established.

– Educators / TY, 5th, 6th Year & LCA

Choose Tech is a fun, online platfrom with 70+ modules that support & inspire students to learn about the world of technology, grow confidence with tech and help them consider tech as a career option and the pathways to achieve this such as tech apprenticeships.

Near Peer Engagements – Career Work Shops – Educator Support Resources – Micro-Credential Certification

- Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards Levels

Highly interactive online training program with 36 bite sized career development modules to help learners build the skills and confidence they need to make smart career choices to find and succeed in employment. We can help you plan your career, get a job and build skills for the future with this free and interactive training.

StepIn2Tech is a digital skills training programme developed by Microsoft Ireland, in partnership with FIT, to equip people with the digital skills required to transfer to emerging and in-demand roles within the digital economy.

Learners are provided with sought after technical skills that will open up a range of new opportunities – from further training and education to gain an entry level role in the growing technology sector, to helping to drive digital transformation in a traditional sector. Learners will benefit from an engaging and supportive online learning platform guided by a dedicated mentor, a Digi-Chaperone.

30,000+ Completed Courses

Our School Programme team offer support to educators and guidance counsellors to help increase access and inclusion for young people into the tech sector. We will work with you to enable young job seekers to meet the rapidly changing labour market and digitalised economy. Through our programmes, students will learn about the world of tech and the pathway options to a tech career such as a Tech Apprenticeship.

A local training initiative programme targeting youth unemployment with a training centre located in Dunshaughlin offering Advanced Manufacturing L4 courses and ICT introductory programmes.

- Early School leavers/Youth/ Students/Job Seekers/ Career Changers (18+)

Pre-tech apprenticeship is a 9-month full time programme that showcases tech roles and provides skills sampling in growth areas such as Software Development, Network Engineering and Cyber Security. On completion of the course you receive Level 5 Certification and can progress to a Tech Apprenticeship.

- Job Seekers/ Career Changers/ Unemployed (18+)

The FIT Tech Apprenticeship programme is accredited at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The portfolio of apprenticeships includes Software Development, Network Engineering and Cybersecurity. This national Tech Apprenticeship course is a 2 year programme which adopts a learning-by-doing format of ICT skills development, giving meaning to the concept of ‘hire education’. The trainees combine off-the-job skills training with on-the-job application for a well-rounded learning experience. On successful completion of the programme, qualified apprentices have the potential to progress into full-time positions with their employers

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