The ICT Talent Pipeline
FIT’s annual HERo in Tech Expo is back this November, and what sets HERo in Tech apart is the experience students have on the day. This event isn’t a traditional event – it’s a structured, interactive environment where students explore real opportunities and engage directly with industry. What can students […]
As the Leaving Cert approaches, most of the focus is naturally on exams, results, and getting through the next few weeks. But for many parents, there’s another question in the background: “What comes after this and what’s the right choice for my child?” For years, many parents and their kids […]
We are delighted to share that FIT has been awarded the Techies Go Green Sustainability Award at the Tech Excellence Awards, which took place on the 14th of May 2026. This recognition marks an important milestone for the organisation and reflects the strong progress being made across our sustainability-focused programmes – particularly through our work on the GreenShift project and […]
We are extremely proud to announce that FIT have been nominated for the Techies Go Green Award at the Tech Excellence Awards 2026. This nomination reflects our long-standing commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive digital future. From supporting green digital skills to working closely with industry partners on […]
Cyber threats continue to rise across Ireland, with businesses of all sizes facing increasing pressure to strengthen their digital defences and internal capability. To support employers in addressing this challenge, FIT is partnering with the RDI Hub in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, to host a Lunch & Learn: Building Internal Cyber […]
Are you exploring the next steps your career? Discover how you can unlock a career in Software Development, Cybersecurity or Computer Networking this year in FIT’s upcoming webinar with LOETB and Midlands. Webinar Details: · Date & Time: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 from 11:30am · Location: Online (link provided after […]
Irish businesses are facing rising cyber security threats, and SMEs are underprepared and heavily targeted (Cyber Resilience, 2025) with over 60% of cyberattacks in 2024 aimed as SMEs (TechCentral, 2025). As threats rise and skilled professionals become harder to find, Kerry businesses are asking a critical question: How can we […]
As Ireland’s economy becomes ever more digitised, the question of how the country develops, attracts and sustains technology talent has never been more pressing. While university pathways remain vital, another route has quietly been reshaping the tech workforce: apprenticeships. At the heart of that transformation is FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology), a not-for-profit organisation […]
One of the most empowering aspects of a tech apprenticeship is the opportunity to take control of your own career from day one. At FIT, we actively encourage candidates to find their own employer and we support you every step of the way. If you’re motivated, proactive and ready to […]
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges that small and medium-sized businesses face today. From phishing attacks and ransomware threats, to managing limited resources, SMEs navigate the same complex issues as larger organisations but with fewer tools and less time. In a recent Linkedin Live session, FIT were joined by Vaultree, a Cork-based SME which stands […]