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Training and skills organisation FIT launched a new partnership with J . P . Morgan in July 2016 , a partnership to widen access and support diversity through the FIT ICT Associate Professional programme .
With support from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation , FIT said it is aiming to attract women and men from diverse backgrounds to consider careers in ICT , as demand grows for skilled entrants .
The FIT ICT Associate Professional programme is aimed at those who have an interest in and a passion for technology , but perhaps have not had the opportunities to develop those interests , either academically or professionally .
The programme provides training and experience in software development and network engineering . The dual education nature of the courses , combining college-based learning with work-based training , broadens the choices available to people , says
FIT , particularly those who favour learning by doing . Candidates gain a qualification that will position them well for a career in a technology role across any sector .
Carin Bryans , Senior Country Officer of Ireland , J . P . Morgan said : “ While the overall labour market situation has improved , young people without university degrees and long-term unemployed still find it difficult accessing quality jobs . We know that quality training and development of key in-demand skills , including Software Development and Network Engineering , is a powerful strategy for expanding access to opportunity and promoting economic mobility . We are excited to support the mainstreaming of apprenticeships in high growth sectors in the economy , like technology , and scaling the ICT Associate Professional apprenticeshipstyle programme is a great way of doing this .”
Mr . Liam Ryan , FIT Chairperson and Managing Director of SAP Ireland said :
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“ The gap between those qualifying with relevant skills and the number of opportunities available in technology roles continues to grow - demanding a new and innovative response . We believe that this new approach to
( Left to right ) BACK ROW Liam Ryan SAP , Michael Moriarty ETBI , Minister for Training and Skills John Halligan T . D ., Carin Bryans J . P . Morgan , George Ryan FIT , FRONT ROW Edel Hesnan FIT , Betty McLaughlin President IGC
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education will play a critical part in providing access to a new pool of people with the right skills that are in demand by industry now . Employers have the opportunity to directly influence the skills that form part of the qualification – the ‘ on the job ’ learning is a critical component – ideal for a student but also for the employer as it means that someone is ready for work – and indeed already working for them – on the day that they qualify .”