FIT (Fastrack to Information Technology) is a representative organisation of the technology sector committed to growing Ireland’s tech talent pipeline. Working in close collaboration with national education and training provision, national and regional development agencies and community organisations, FIT’s mission is to promote an inclusive Smart Economy by creating routes to marketable technical skills for job seekers and career changers wishing to pursue quality professions in Ireland’s thriving digital economy.
Through regular skills needs analysis with its industry partners, FIT determines the impact and skills employment opportunities arising from emerging technology trends and designs training programmes that enable a broad and diverse cohort of people acquire in-demand tech skills identified. Designed for Furhter Education Training (FET) provision these programmes are delivered with the support and collaboration of Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationally. FIT tech programmes while responsive to industry demands are built in accordance with requirements and standards of the National Qualifications Framework.
In total over 21,000 job seekers have completed FIT skills development programmes to date, of which in excess of 18,500 have secured quality employment.
Website: fit.ie
Email: info@fit.ie
Phone: 018825570
Facebook: @fastracktoit
Twitter: @fastrackintoit
LinkedIn: Fastrack into Information Technology
