Upskilling current talent is more crucial than ever. Most employers believe skill gaps are “the biggest barrier to business transformation” (World Economic Forum, 2025). Advancements in AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics are creating a demand for specialised skills beyond what the current workforce can supply.
A New Approach to Upskilling:
For businesses looking to act now, Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) offers a practical, results-driven upskilling solution through four Tech Apprenticeship programmes with opportunities for SMEs and global enterprises nationwide in 2025:
- Software Development (Dublin & Galway)
- Cybersecurity (Louth and Kerry)
- Computer Networking (Cork & Kildare)
- Data Analytics (Dublin – set to launch October 2025, subject to QQI validation)
Each tech apprenticeship programme runs over two years and now incorporates elements of Generative AI, allowing your team to learn skills in cutting-edge technologies while continuing in their current roles. Employers upskilling their teams through tech apprenticeships can gain access to state-funded financial supports and gender-based bursaries. Learn more about the financial supports here.
Trusted by Employers Nationwide
270+ SMEs and Multinationals across Ireland are already closing critical skills gaps, driving digital transformation and building future-ready talent through tech apprenticeships. Discover why business owners are opting for the tech apprenticeship route over traditional hiring here.
“The tech apprentices have been proven key members across our technical teams. Their can-do attitude in tandem with their ability to learn quickly has enabled us to build a strong pipeline of talent” – Christine Moloney, Early Careers at IT, ESB
Spotlight: i-FIT
Forward-thinking business leaders who want to drive inclusion and close gender gaps can upskill their current female employees through the i-FIT programme. I-FIT is a dedicated all-female tech apprenticeship programme, designed to equip female talent with in-demand skills and address Ireland’s tech talent shortage.
If you are interested in building a more inclusive and future-ready workforce through the highly successful Tech Apprenticeship programme, then you can book a 1:1 meeting here.
