Senator Mary Moran
Local Senator Mary Moran has welcomed the announcement today by Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn that an extra 6,000 places will be on offer in institutes of technology, universities and private higher education colleges across the country under the Springboard programme.
“For anyone who is unemployed, actively seeking work and keen to upskill and improve their employability, this is a great opportunity,” said the Labour Party representative.
“Courses are available at certificate, degree and postgraduate level and are all free and part-time. The eligibility criteria have been expanded to include people who were previously self-employed and anyone who is in receipt of a social welfare payment such as Disability Allowance or Carers Allowance can now avail of these courses.
“I am delighted that Dundalk Institute of Technology will be offering several new courses including level 8 Certificates in Digital Animation Production and Games, a level 8 Diploma in Food and Agri-Business Excellence and a level 7 Certificate in Business in Digital Marketing and Digital Media Management. The target enrolment for these courses is 75 places and the courses will be offered as a mix of online/distance and on-campus delivery.
“This is a great opportunity for anyone who is keen to improve their chances of finding employment. The feedback from the first round of Springboard Courses begun in 2011 has been very positive, with more than 3,500 people due to graduate this month.”
More information and guidance on the courses can be accessed on 1800 303 523 or on www.springboardcourses.ie
