In advance of the CAO change of mind deadline on 01 July, DBS encourages students in Dublin to consider a career in technology.
With 6,000 job vacancies currently in the technology sector alone, DBS wants to ensure that prospective students are fully aware of the opportunities available to them if they pursue an ICT course in further or higher education and training.
Vacancies in the technology sector have increased by 89% since the start of 2011, while earnings in the sector have also risen by 15% over the same period.
With almost two thousand additional graduates with ICT skills required per year from 2018, there is massive potential for students who choose an ICT course.
DBS has many places for students on cutting edge computing and technology courses, available for students to commence this autumn.
Over 100 free ICT course places are also on offer via Springboard+, with part-time and full-time conversion options. See www.springboardcourses.ie to view courses and apply. 87% of Springboard+ ICT conversion graduates nationally secured employment in the industry over the past 18 months.
Commenting ahead of the CAO deadline, Cliona O’Beirne, Director of Marketing and Admissions, said:
“Ireland is host to major international companies in the social media, video games and software industries as well as a growing indigenous base of Irish tech companies. All of these companies require a steady stream of graduates to fill the jobs being created on a weekly basis. They need graduates with a range of ICT skills, in particular analytical thinking and programming. People with ICT skills can look forward to rewarding careers, working in cutting edge fields.”
Our institute offers a range of supports for incoming students on ICT courses, including excellent teaching, learning, and guidance. Our graduates secure high quality jobs in companies in the region that include Microsoft, AIB, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Hertz, Eircom, Citi and many more.
A dedicated resource www.SmartFutures.ie is also available to support people in the career decision-making process. The site features real life career stories and video interviews with people working in a range of diverse industries including space technology and cybersecurity.
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For further information, please contact Cliona O’Beirne, Director of Marketing and Admissions on [email protected] or phone +353 1 4177583.
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About Smart Futures
Smart Futures is a collaborative government-industry framework promoting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers in Ireland. It is key to delivering national competitiveness and contributing to job creation as identified under the Action Plan for Jobs 2015. It provides coordinated access for science and technology companies to reach out to young people and their parents to understand what a career in science, technology or engineering actually involves. www.smartfutures.ie
About Springboard+
The Springboard+ initiative in higher education offers free courses at certificate, degree and masters level leading to qualification in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy. All courses lead to qualifications in enterprise sectors which are growing and need skilled personnel, including information and communications technology (ICT). Qualifications are also available in cross-enterprise skills such as innovation, enterprise/entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and project management. www.springboardcourses.ie
About Dublin Business School (DBS)
Dublin Business School (DBS) is Ireland’s largest independent higher education and professional training institution. As Ireland’s largest independent third level college with over 9,000 students, it has the potential to deliver over 100 accredited courses in the areas of business , accounting, marketing, IT, psychology, social science, film, computing, digital media, law and many more. www.dbs.ie