Are you a forward-thinking employer eager to future-proof your workforce and harness the power of tech talent? On the most recent episode of the Transform Gov Podcast, featuring Andrew Finn, FIT Director of Academic Affairs and Programme Development, and FIT Tech Apprentice Andrew Byrne, share their valuable insights into the transformative benefits of tech apprenticeships for both employers and apprentices.
Employer Benefits of Tech Apprenticeships
The episode – which can be found here explore how FIT’s Tech Apprenticeship programmes are helping organizations around Ireland thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Andrew Finn, FIT’s Director of Academic Affairs and Programme Development, shares an overview of each of the three Tech Apprenticeship programmes, and highlights recent updates on the revalidation of the Cybersecurity programme. Throughout the episode, Andrew also discusses the benefits that each of the programmes offers businesses, including addressing skills gaps, building diverse teams and fostering innovation.
Building Future-Ready Teams through Mentoring
Andrew Byrne, a FIT Tech Apprentice, recently completed the programme, and is currently working with the OGCIO, where he initially started the apprenticeship programme.
Andrew shares his personal experience with the programme, and the career-changing opportunities that have come from it. Now a Tech Apprentice Mentor, Andrew highlights how the apprenticeship programme also helped him to develop and improve his soft skills, such as communication and leadership.
Listen to the full episode over on FIT’s Youtube Channel (@FastrackIT) or by visiting – https://www.youtube.com/@FastrackIT, and discover more success stories from FIT Apprentices and Employer Partners today!
