Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT)

📍 Dublin, Ireland🗓 Founded 1999👥 61 employees💰 Last funded Aug 2009
FIT is an industry partnership working in collaboration with government and disadvantaged communities. FIT is committed to the socio-economic transformation of marginalised jobseekers and disadvantaged communities through innovative ICT training courses as a gateway to employment. It supports those jobseekers that are at risk of, or already experiencing long term unemployment and early school leavers from disadvantaged communities. • FIT programmes give access to those who have lower levels of formal educational qualifications and who can demonstrate an aptitude and interest in technology. FIT courses are developed in conjunction with industry to ensure that learners gain relevant soft skills combined with in-demand technology skills. Learners expand their skill sets and attain national and industry certifications leading to entry level jobs with real career prospects. FIT also supports progression to further and higher education as a step to employment. • FIT initially focused on meeting the employment needs of the ICT sector and then expanded its range of courses to include the needs of all sectors of ICT as well as emerging technology sectors such as wind energy, cloud, mobile apps and medical devices. Over 8,500 people have progressed into employment following completion of their FIT courses - FIT continues to change peoples’ lives. Charity Registration Number– 20044572
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When did Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) recorded on gritt.io was in August 2009.
When was Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) founded?
Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) was founded in 1999.
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Where is Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) based?
Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.