To date, the Tech Apprenticeship has been adopted by a wide varied of companies to help build & strengthen their tech teams. Large companies compose of 47% of employer participation to date, followed by SMEs at 39% and the Public Sector accounting for 14%. Employers value the apprenticeship model in developing & retaining top tech talent and see it as pivotal to their long-term staffing needs.

All of the off-the-job learning takes place in Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide while the on-the-job learning takes place in sponsor company.

Step 1

Express your interest by emailing info@fit.ie

Step 2

Meet a Tech Apprenticeship lead to get things underway

Step 3

Receive & Review pre-screened Apprentice CVs from the FIT Recruitment Team

Step 4

Interview Potential Candidates

Step 5

Select your Tech Apprentice*

*Please note that both company & apprentice must be registered with SOLAS before employment commences

The programme includes both on-the-job and off-the-job elements which enables the apprentice to develop both practically and academically. The first six months will see the apprentice engage in a deep-dive of off-the-job learning period. The subsequent twelve months will involve 3-days on-the-job and two days in college. The final six months your apprentice will fulfill 4 days on-the-job and one day in college.

Yes! We organise an employer breakfast morning to showcase the state-of-the-art training facilities and to bring everyone together before going on-site. We also encourage apprentices to visit their employers for induction, health and safety training and any internal training that may be required during that period.

Apprentices are on-site Wed, Thurs & Fri from month 7.

Apprentices are on-site Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri from month 18.

NOTE: Apprentices are on-site for the same working hours as other company employees.

There is no obligation for either the company or the apprentice to continue employment with the company. However it is envisaged that most apprentices on completion of the programme would commence rewarding careers, enhancing the talent base within their sponsor companies.

As the coordinating provider, FIT recruits apprentices across multiple channels which include our stakeholder network, community organisations, colleges we support, events and expositions, and online recruitment. Selection requires candidates to participate in information sessions, complete related aptitude assessments and satisfy an interview process.

FIT is an equal opportunities employer & welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. We are keen to support both employer & employee on their apprenticeship journey with information on grants available for successful applicants with a disability available here:

•  The Workplace Equipment Adaptation Grant (WEAG) https://www.gov.ie/en/service/38fdd0-workplace-equipment-adaptation-grant/

• The Job Interview Interpreter Grant (JIIG) https://www.gov.ie/en/service/4c4ce4-job-interview-interpreter-grant/

• The Personal Reader Grant (PRG) https://www.gov.ie/en/service/231dfe-personal-reader-grant

• The Employee Retention Grant (ERG) https://www.gov.ie/en/service/5220a2-employee-retention-grant/

Also available is the Disability Awareness Support Scheme (DASS) which offers funding to private sector employers to provide Disability Awareness Training for staff who work with a colleague who has a disability. https://www.gov.ie/en/service/3970b5-disability-awareness-support-scheme/