Working for Work : Chapter 6 : Training & Education

FIT (Fastrack to Information Technology)

FIT is a unique initiative which was set up for unemployed people to access training and pursue employment opportunities requiring skills in Information Technology (IT). FIT is supported by industry and involves major companies (AIB, Alchemy, AOL, Eircom, HP, IBM, Microsoft, O2, Oracle, Siemens, Skillsoft and Symantec) who are actively committed to the integration of marginalised job seekers into the workforce through gaining IT skills. To this end all FIT Programmes, which have been developed by industry (currently 24 ICT curricula, covering technical skills and personal/professional development), are run throughout Ireland.

FIT provides ongoing support to the graduates of its programmes and views its primary objective is not just the securement of a job but the commencement of a career. To join a FIT course applicants do not need any formal education or professional experience, just an interest in IT and a willingness to learn. To find out more information on the wide range of courses on offer, to check the eligibility criteria and to enroll on a FIT course contact: FIT Ltd. at (01) 882 5570. Website: www.fit.ie

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