Upskilling job seekers
Practical programmes that help people gain in-demand tech skills and return to quality work.
Who we are
Growing Ireland's tech talent pipeline
Established in 1999, FIT is dedicated to addressing the skills requirements of Ireland's increasingly digitalised economy.
Promoting inclusion and diversity, FIT consistently demonstrates that wider access to tech skills training leads to exciting career paths and quality employment for anyone with a curiosity and passion for technology.
Our mission is to promote an inclusive and sustainable smart economy — ensuring access to in-demand tech skills for quality employment and shared prosperity.
What we do
Five ways we widen access to tech
Increasing access to training
Delivered through the ETBs nationally, opening in-demand technology training to a diverse cohort.
Promoting smart people, smart skills
Championing the talent that inclusive training produces to employers across Ireland.
Training for employment
Supporting people to commence careers, from first step through to a role in tech.
Putting policy in action
Turning national skills and inclusion policy into programmes that reach real people.
National coordinator
FIT is the National Coordinator for ICT tech apprenticeships at NFQ Level 6.
1999the year FIT was established
250,000course participants to date
120,000supported into ICT employment
700+tech apprentices currently placed, working towards 5,000 by 2025
250+ corporates, SMEs and Government departments have already availed of this tech talent pipeline.
Governance
Board of Directors
FIT is a company limited by guarantee, guided by a Board of Directors drawn from industry, education and the public sector.
Our board provides strategic direction and oversight, ensuring FIT delivers on its mission with integrity, transparency and lasting impact for the communities we serve.
Meet the board
Our team
The people behind FIT
Peter Davitt
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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Director of Academic Affairs & Programme Development
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Training & Employment Services Director, Core Activity
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Finance and Corporate Services Manager
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FIT EU
Our European work
FIT works with European partners to design and test skills programmes that respond to shared priorities — digital inclusion, green skills and pathways into employment.
European projects let FIT trial new approaches with partners across member states, then bring what works back into national delivery with the Education and Training Boards.
- Co-funded projects with partners across the EU
- Focus on green skills, digital inclusion and employability
- Findings feed back into FIT programmes in Ireland
Careers at FIT
Join a team making technology work for all
We're always looking for people who share our belief in inclusion, opportunity and the power of skills. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
- Inclusive, values-driven culture
- Work that changes lives across Ireland
- Dublin and Cork offices
- Collaboration with leading employers & partners