Tech job scheme set for national rollout

A programme that sees new graduates and those with no tech experience trained for free by one of Ireland’s best-known IT companies could soon be introduced around the country because of its success in Cork.

Up to 120 people met at VMware In Ballincollig, Co Cork, to learn about the Department of Education-backed KickStart programme, which aims to bridge the gap from full-time education to getting a first job, or reskilling for a new role.

KickStart is run by Software Skillnet and provides 12 weeks of training, three internationally recognised qualifications, and work experience in partner companies such as VMware, the US cloud company which employs 900 people in Cork City.