CIT gives jobseekers chance to develop computing skills

Cork Institute of Technology has announced it is to offer 169 places to jobseekers interested in intensive courses such as cloud computing, software development, along with mechanical and electrical quantity surveying.

In total, it is providing 10 specific courses to assist people to get into employment.

They also include mobile software development, data science and analytics, as well as biopharmaceutical manufacturing, lean six sigma methodologies, ICT project management, architectural technology and interior architecture.

The courses are backed under the Government’s Springboard initiative to help jobseekers get qualified for expanding high-tech companies, many of which are based in the Cork region.

A CIT spokeswoman said the courses are designed and developed, in collaboration with industry partners.

She said they would “provide a dynamic pipeline of job-ready graduates, with up-to-the-minute skills, and valuable qualifications for sectors of the Irish economy that are expanding and recruiting”.

Since 2011, the Government has invested €113m in the Springboard initiative which has led to around 30,000 jobseekers participating in such courses.

The CIT spokeswoman said the college already has an excellent record of success under Springboard, with very positive outcomes for many of its students.

A management graduate, Michael, who is also a qualified engineer said: “I found the course to be interesting and informative and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in data and numbers, be it as an avenue to a career change or as a supplement to a current career.”

Details on available courses, eligibility are at www.springboardcourses.ie