All female Tech Apprentices Cyber Security added to the suite of tech apprenticeships ICT Associate Professional is the new National Apprenticeship Programme for all tech enthusiasts wishing to pursue a career in Ireland’s buoyant technology sector. Over 12,000 jobs are currently available in tech – as highlighted by the recent FIT ICT Skills Audit. 75% of these roles can be facilitated through tech apprenticeship programmes, providing immediate employment opportunities for job seekers and students.
Who is the programme for? Age: 18+ at time of application. All ages welcome thereafter. Qualifications: Leaving Certificate (5 passes at Ordinary Level including Maths and English)†. Candidates with other qualifications should refer to the FIT website for details of recognition of prior learning. All candidates must also meet Aptitudes Assessments administered by FIT. Attitude: Motivated tech enthusiasts with an aptitude and attitude to work in the ICT sector. Off-the-job training costs are entirely government funded. FIT manages all aspects of the programme and co-ordinates employer input. Participating companies employ the apprentice throughout their apprenticeship and facilitate the onthe-job application of learning. Apprentices hone their skills while contributing to prod-
uct development, technological advancement and talent building. Apprentices employed under contract receive payment to the value of €260 - €290 weekly in the first year and €340 - €385 weekly in year two. (Figures presented are a guideline) On successful completion of the programme, qualified apprentices have the potential to progress into full-time positions with their employers. What is the ICT Associate Professional Apprenticeship programme? This new apprenticeship programme adopts a learning-by-doing format of ICT skills development, giving new meaning to the concept of ‘hire education’. Over a two year period the programme combines off-the-job skills training with onthe-job application, and culminates in the attainment of the ICT Associate Apprenticeship Award as part of the national apprenticeship programme.
Participating companies are keen to recruit smart people with smart skills and this new programme will enable participants to ‘earn while "These they learn’. Apprenticeships FIT are Ireland’s appointed coordiaim to attract nating providers of the new National and grow the Tech Apprenticeships at Level 6 on talent pipeline the National Framework of by providing Qualifications. These Apprenticeships training in aim to attract and grow the talent Software pipeline by providing training in Development, Software Development, Network Network Engineering and Cybersecurity. Engineering and What are the key benefits to Cybersecurity" your company? • Widen your access to highly motivated tech enthusiasts with bespoke skills • Grow tech-savvy teams efficiently • Bring fresh thinking and energy to new technologies and product development • Free up your more experienced staff to do what they do best • Fast-track access to emerging tech skills >>>
How does the programme work? Employer is approved and apprentices registered. Tech company recruits apprentices for a 2 year programme in either Software Development or Network Engineering.