We are extremely proud to announce that FIT won the Diversity Award at the 2025 Tech Excellence Awards, held at the Royal Marine Hotel on the 22nd of May.
This prestigious recognition highlights FIT’s unwavering commitment to creating a more inclusive smart economy, ensuring access to in-demand tech skills for quality employment and share prosperity. In doing so, we are maximising opportunity through technology and making technology work for all.
FIT continues to champion diversity in tech by working with industry leaders and education and training centres nationwide, to offer career opportunities that support underrepresented groups.
Some of these initiatives include:
- i-FIT: All Female Software Development programme
Our annual all female Software Development Tech Apprenticeship intake, is aimed at enabling women of all backgrounds nationwide to attain tech skills & qualifications to commence a successful ICT career.
We are actively exploring partnership opportunities with Employers located in Dublin and surrounding areas for the next i-FIT programme starting this October.
By partnering with companies nationwide, from SME’s to Large multinational organisations, FIT help build more diverse tech teams and pave the way for the next generation of women to rise, lead, and thrive through this unique tech apprenticeship programme.
Register your interest here to start the hiring process today.
- Cuimsiú
The Cuimsiú Programme is an initiative set up by FIT to support Neurodivergent and Disabled People on a path to tech employment that works for them. We also work with employers to support them in creating inclusive workplaces through the Cuimsiú Employer Network.
The Cuimsiú Employer Network provides employers with online and in person training, and support and resources from the Cuimsiú Team.
Learn more about Cuimsiú and how you can be part of the employer network here.
- HERO in Tech
FIT’s annual HERO in Tech Expo aims to inspire female learners from 4th – 6th year and LCA.
This unique expo allows young learners to explore career opportunities, hear from females leading the way in the tech sector and dive into interactive demos with our VR headsets and robotic cars.
HERO in Tech takes place on the 25th of November 2025 in the Green Isle Hotel, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin, and we are looking for forward-thinking companies to become exhibitors on the day. Contact Lorraine on lorrainekeane@fit.ie to get involved.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Sector
FIT was also delighted to sponsor the Company of the Year award on the night. Congratulations to Auxilion on taking home the title – a fantastic recognition of their innovation, leadership, and impact in Ireland’s tech industry.
Thank you to the judges, Mediateam and to all the FIT team for this incredible award.
Get Involved:
Are you a learner, employer or educator and would like to get involved with any of the FIT initiatives? Then we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with our team today here.
