Jobseekers hoping to Springboard to success seek information on education initiative

More than 1,000 people passed through the doors of Cork’s City Hall yesterday seeking information and guidance on a new initiative managed by the Higher Education Authority.

Springboard is a Government scheme which offers up to 6,000 college places on 200 courses nationwide to those who are unemployed but are actively seeking jobs.

Representatives from a number of public and privately funded colleges were present to offer information on courses where there are identified skills shortages such as IT and communications, manufacturing, and international financial services.