Cuimsiú

Leaving Cert Results 2026: Supports for Neurodiverse and Disabled Learners into Tech Careers

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For many students, Leaving Cert Results Day brings a mix of excitement, uncertainty and big decisions about what comes next. Some students are celebrating CAO offers, while others may be exploring alternatives to college, PLC courses, Further Education and Training (FET), apprenticeships or employment opportunities. For neurodiverse and disabled students, […]

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FIT Brings Cuimsiú to the Oireachtas: Advancing Ireland’s Pathways to Inclusive Employment

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The 24th of June marked a significant milestone for FIT as we addressed the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development in Leinster House – bringing the impact and ambition of our work directly into national policy discussion.  As part of the Committee’s examination of the WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment […]

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FIT Supporting World Dyslexia Day

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Dyslexia is a learning difference, which can make reading, writing, and spelling more difficult. Around 1 in 10 people have Dyslexia. With the right support, people with Dyslexia can succeed and thrive in school, work, and life.  FIT’s Cuimsiú Programme: A WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment  Programme  Cuimsiú (pronounced kwim-shoo) means […]

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Tech Without Barriers: Celebrating Disability Pride Month Through Inclusion, Opportunity and Impact

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July is Disability Pride Month, and at FIT, inclusion is at the core of everything we do. Part of our mission is to ensure access to in-demand tech skills and making technology accessible for all. As the national coordinator of tech apprenticeships, FIT has long championed pathways that prioritise access, […]

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