The Tech Summit in Sligo developed in collaboration with Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim Education and Training Board and Fastrack into Information Technology will serve as a comprehensive guide for employers looking to understand and implement tech apprenticeships within their organisations. Date of Event: 19th September 2024, 9am – 12:30pm Location: […]
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FIT & AHEAD have teamed up to enhance employment access and promote workplace inclusivity through Tech Apprenticeships for individuals with disabilities. Discover how to be disability inclusive in your organization with the following tip sheet “Top Tips on Being an Inclusive Employer”. Tip Number 1: Review Your Recruitment Process Engage […]
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FIT are delighted to announce that a total of 11 Tech Apprentices have been nominated for the Apprentice of the Year Awards taking place later this year. A fantastic achievement for each of the nominees, representing each of the three tech apprenticeship programmes. A huge congratulations to the nominees. They […]
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We are delighted to announce that our official Youtube Channel – Fastrack into Information Technology (@FastrackIT) has officially launched! We have uploaded our first videos, including, Interview with Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) CEO Peter Davitt: “How companies are coming around to the value of apprenticeships as a way to […]
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Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) is a representative organisation of the technology sector committed to growing Ireland’s tech talent pipeline. Working in close collaboration with national education and training provision, national and regional development agencies and community organisations, FIT’s mission is to promote an inclusive Smart & Sustainable Economy by […]
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IBM has announced a collaboration with Dublin City University (DCU) and Fast Track into Information Technology (FIT) to deliver training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to adult learners. IBM is expanding its AI education collaborations around the world as part of plans to train two million learners in AI by the […]
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In association with Techcentral.ie The rapid evolution of Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) stands as a testament to its mission of promoting greater diversity and inclusion in the tech sector while addressing the pressing need for talent. Peter Davitt, founder of FIT and a key player in its journey, highlights […]
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Launch Date: 4th of September 2023 Journey of Collaboration: In March 2021, FIT embarked on a ‘Shared learning experience’ with AHEAD to build on previous in-house activities exploring ways to increase access and inclusion to the workplace by enabling people with disabilities to gain a foothold in employment via a […]
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Original Article: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/ff210-ministers-mcgrath-and-harris-welcome-plans-to-recruit-100-ict-apprentices-for-the-civil-service/ The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath T.D., the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D., and the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Ossian Smyth T.D., have today, Thursday 13th October, launched the […]
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The FIT Ukrainian Training & Employment Services Hub Technology FIT Office, 7a Bellevue Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, D11YE00 Launch date: 1st June 2022 The FIT Ukrainian Training & Employment Services Hub is in our organisation’s head office in Glasnevin, Dublin. Supporting the initiative are experienced FIT team members, and all visitors […]
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