FIT - Fastrack into Information Technology

From all of us here at FIT, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a very Happy New Year! 🎅 We look forward to welcoming you all back to our programmes in 2026🌟

What a year it's been for everyone at FIT! Here's our final round up for 2025 🌟

1. We announced partnership with the Open University
2. The Choose Tech team held their first Tech Ambassador Awards at Salesforce HQ
3. We hosted a number of IMR Workshops in Schools across the country
4. Another successful year of AI courses in partnership with Microsoft and Google
5. Fantastic to attend, sponsor and be panel speakers at so many events once again
6. Diversity Award Winners at Tech Excellence Awards 2025!
7. Celebrated over 71 tech apprentices at our graduation ceremony with CDETB & DFHERIS
8. The LTI team in Ballina raised an incredible amount of money for Breast Cancer Ireland
9. Welcomed our 1,000th tech apprentice this year!
10. Celebrated so many learners in our FIT NI Offices with numerous graduations!

Here's to doing it all again next year 🚀

Thinking of applying for a Tech Apprenticeship this year? Here's how to make sure you're eligible for one of our upcoming programmes! ☝

Applications are open for participants nationwide! Hit the link to apply for a programme directly: https://fit.ie/apply-for-ictap-tech-apprenticeship/?referrername=facebook🔗

Unsure whether you meet our entry requirements? Email us on [email protected] today to get in touch with our Tech Apprenticeship team today 📧"

Did you know that IT is the HIGHEST paid industry for 2025? 📣

There has never been a better time to enter into the tech market, and our Tech Apprenticeship programmes make it even easier to do so!

✅ Programmes in key areas: Networking, Software, Cybersecurity, Data
✅ Nationwide intakes all year round
✅ No fees & get paid to learn
✅ Gain an industry recognised level 6 qualification

Learn more about Tech Apprenticeships and how to apply for a 2026 programme: https://fit.ie/tech-apprenticeships/become-an-apprentice/

We were thrilled to meet the next cohort of Female Software Developers for our iFIT programme with KWETB recently, as they start this exciting new chapter in their career!🚀

A programme designed to open doors, build confidence and bring more women into Ireland’s tech future.

If you’ve been thinking about a career change or stepping into tech - this could be the programme for you. Apply today via the link: https://fit.ie/apply-for-ictap-tech-apprenticeship/

Our 2026 Tech Apprenticeship schedule is LIVE 📣

Find the full programme schedule locations and dates here: https://fit.ie/search-courses/?_sft_course_category=tech-apprenticeships

Which programme are you hoping to apply to? Let us know in the comments 👇

*Schedule subject to change.

"The demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been greater, but the industry faces a shortage of cybersecurity professionals."

Parents, is your child exploring the next steps in their career? A Cybersecurity Apprenticeship isn't just another course - it's a pathway into a growing high demand career.

📚Read more from the Irish Times: https://www.irishtimes.com/special-reports/2025/08/29/demand-for-cybersecurity-talent-in-ireland-exceeds-supply/

We have a number of Cybersecurity programmes starting in 2026 to suit those everyone. Discover more: https://fit.ie/tech-apprenticeships/become-an-apprentice/

Demand for cybersecurity talent in Ireland exceeds supply Experts warn the industry faces a shortage of cybersecurity professionals and under-prioritisation of cybersecurity research, development and innovation

Ready to build new digital skills to support your career or small business? Join one of our FREE 3-day Google AI courses starting February 2026 in Ballina, Co. Mayo or Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath!

✅Gain an essential certificate
✅Learn from expert tutors
✅Free training

If you’ve been thinking about a career change, rejoining the workforce, or strengthening your digital skills, this is the perfect place to begin.

🔗Register your interest for Ballina Co. Mayo: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecfRQ-10__iPkZOtLqUh800C7QAJrFTvkz0V4YhY_J9CHBew/viewform

🔗Register your interest for Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEQhNMo9p7Hg4vuv-IgdaVn4wFcCuRdWzqvwdHfk33EGsozg/viewform

What an incredible month across FIT! From workshops and school visits to our biggest event of the year, the HERo in Tech Expo - our teams have been busy inspiring the next generation of tech talent🚀

1. Robert & Isadora hosted a fantastic workshop for the staff and students of Cathal Brugha FET, Inchicore College of Futher Education and Stillorgan College of Further Education in Linkedin 💡

2. Danielle & Vanessa visited Oberstown Children's Detention Centre to showcase career opportunities and supports available to their young people🤝

3. Another fantastic College Awareness Week, with many of our teams attending school fairs nationwide, including Tyndall College Career Guidance Fair!📚

4. Incredible to welcome so many schools and learners to our annual HERo in Tech Expo last week! 🌟