We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Open University in Ireland.
Through this partnership, graduates of the ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ง will now have the opportunity to progress onto a ๐๐ฆ๐ฐ (๐๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐) ๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ-๐๐ฝ ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ง ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ข๐จ, further enhancing their knowledge and employability in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
This initiative aligns with both organisationsโ commitment to supporting lifelong learning and addressing the growing demand for skilled, accredited professionals in the information technology sector.
Speaking about the agreement, Andrew Finn, ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ง, said:
โWe are excited to partner with The Open University in Ireland to provide FIT apprentices with a clear progression route into higher education. This agreement reinforces our mission of creating sustainable employment opportunities in the tech industry and ensures that our graduates have the best possible prospects for future career growth.โ
John DโArcy OBE FIOD FRSA, ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ, welcomed the agreement, stating:
โWe are thrilled to formalise this progression pathway with FIT, an organisation that shares our dedication to accessible and career-focused education. By opening new doors for graduate software development apprentices to continue their studies with The Open University, we are empowering learners to upskill and thrive in the digital economy.โ
As Ireland continues to develop as a hub for innovation and digital transformation, initiatives like this will play a crucial role in equipping individuals with the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive job market. The Open University and FIT remain committed to fostering talent, enhancing employability, and supporting learners at every stage of their educational journey.
