Announcing the new technological apprenticships at The Dock, Accenture’s multidisciplinary research incubation hub, from left: Peter Davitt (FIT); Hilary O’Meara, Managing Director at Accenture; Barry Lowry, Government Chief Information Officer; Daniel Chew, participant in the pilot programme; and Pepper the robot. Picture: Shane O’Neill/SON Photographic.
Apprenticeship Council for supporting the development of new apprenticeships and acknowledged the key role of the Education and Training Boards throughout the country in the delivery of the training elements of the programme. Calling All Tech Enthusiasts? The Tech Sector Wants YOU! People with tech skills are in demand – not just in the IT sector – more and more jobs across industry require various levels of proficiency in IT. This is a trend which is anticipated to grow as increasingly companies utilise technologies to manage their activities, market their products, communicate with their customers and increase productivity. Emerging Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are creating daily, new
"Davitt acknowledged the key role of the Education and Training Boards throughout the country in the delivery of the training elements of the programme"
industrial sectors, way beyond the prospects of driverless cars, delivery by drones etc., resulting in the creation of new roles, skill sets and career paths right across all sectors of the economy, which are expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. Hilary O’Meara, a Managing Director at Accenture Ireland said: “We are delighted to welcome 13 participants in the FIT ICT Associate Professional Software Development programme into Accenture this week which is part of the pilot initiative that preceded and informed the new Tech Apprenticeships. "Participating companies, such as ourselves, sponsor trainees during the programme, allowing them to earn while developing important skills working with our teams and our clients. This programme brings
increased diversity of experience and thinking and has enabled us to broaden our talent pool to shape the workforce we need to help clients succeed. "Participants from the pilot programmes have been hired as Accenture employees at the end of their journey,” she added. 'An amazing experience' Daniel Chew, a participant in the pilot programme said: “Being a part of the FIT ICT Associate Professional programme has been an amazing experience for me. "I have learnt so much in the last six months in college and am very much looking forward to putting my learning into practice over the next 18 months with my sponsor company, Accenture. "I am anticipating an exciting and >>> Education 11