About this episode

The episode discusses alternative career paths for students after the Leaving Certificate, focusing on tech apprenticeships.

With the Leaving Certificate getting underway today, many students will be thinking about what comes next. While college remains a popular option, increasing numbers are also looking at apprenticeships and traineeships as a route into employment. FIT, the national coordinator for Tech Apprenticeships in Ir eland, is encouraging students to consider careers in the growing tech sector. Clodagh Kearns is the People, Analytics and Wellbeing Lead at FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology)

People in this episode

Guest: Clodagh Kearns

Topics covered

• education
• apprenticeships
• tech careers
• employment
• student guidance

Keywords

• Leaving Certificate
• apprenticeships
• FIT
• tech sector
• employment opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIT

Places: Ireland

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