FIT - Fastrack into Information Technology 3.77

FIT is an industry lead initiative working in collaboration with government and disadvantaged communities. FIT is committed to the socio-economic transformation of marginalized job seekers and disadvantaged communities through innovative ICT training courses as a gateway to employment. It supports those jobseekers that are at risk of, or already experiencing long term unemployment and early school leavers from disadvantaged communities.

Over 8,500 people have progressed into employment following completion of their FIT courses.

• FIT programmes give access to those who have lower levels of formal educational qualifications and who can demonstrate an aptitude and interest in technology. FIT courses are developed in conjunction with industry to ensure that learners gain relevant soft skills combined with in-demand technology skills. Learners expand their skill sets and attain national and industry certifications leading to entry level jobs with real career prospects. FIT also supports progression to further and higher education as a step to employment.

• Over the past decade FIT has developed strong links with industry, government departments & agencies and local communities. Harnessing the co-operation and resources of this network, FIT can offer programmes that meet the needs of all involved; learners, prospective employers, government agencies, local communities and those with an active interest in corporate social responsibility.

• FIT initially focused on meeting the employment needs of the ICT sector and then expanded its range of courses to include the needs of all sectors utilising ICT as well as emerging technology sectors such as wind energy, cloud, mobile apps and medical devices. FIT works closely with industry to continuously expand the range of opportunities for marginalised jobseekers thereby advancing an inclusive smart economy.