Hundreds of students have successfully found employment after studying the Higher Certificate in IT Support at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT). The majority of these student have gained employment with IT companies based in the Northwest.
The programme is an accelerated 18 month Higher Certificate, with 6 months’ work placement embedded in the programme, which enhances the industry focus of this programme.
Thomas Dowling, Head of Department of Computing at LYIT commented, “There are currently 4,500 IT vacancies nationwide, Donegal has an 18% unemployment rate (Census, 2016) and it is programmes like the Higher Certificate in IT Support that can bridge the gap and support employment growth in this region.
“So many of our IT Support graduates have gone on to fill IT positions with companies such as Pramerica, Optum and Sita, and all of these roles are based in the Northwest. This programme provides a 6 month work placement opportunity and this industry link has had a positive and very significant impact on student’s career prospects.
“The programme is ideal for the mature learner looking to upskill into the IT sector, as no Leaving Certificate is required for students aged over 23, who are interested in this course.”
Thomas further added, “If you are looking to return to education, and have an interest in Computing, then this really is the course for you.
“The Higher Cert in IT Support has forged strong connections with local IT companies and the programme has a fantastic reputation with these companies. We have had so many success stories from this programme and the numbers interested in studying on this programme means that we now have two intakes into this programme each year.
“Employers in this region recognise the strength of this programme and these employers have employed so many our graduates over the last decade.”
The application deadline for the September 2017 intake on the Higher Certificate in IT Support is the 16 of August, 2017. For further information on the programme, or for more information on the fees and course details, contact thomas.dowling@lyit.ie
Secure your future, apply today for the Higher Certificate in IT Support at LYIT. It might just be the best decision you’ll ever make.
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