More than 6,000 people have signed up to a national tech training programme Stepin2Tech, a collaboration between Microsoft and Fasttrack to IT (FIT) that was launched a year ago.
The programme was originally developed by Microsoft Ireland in response to the challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. It initially hoped to equip 10,000 learners over a two-year period with the skills to gain in-demand jobs in the digital economy.
The programme includes up to five starter courses focused on productivity, coding, infrastructure, cloud, and design, and is free to access.
“It’s hugely encouraging to see that over 6,000 people have engaged with StepIn2Tech, one of a number of education and training initiatives that Microsoft Ireland has developed to empower learners – irrespective of their age, background or experience – to participate fully in Ireland’s digital economy,” said James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland site lead and vice president of Microsoft International Operations.
“With the World Economic Forum predicting that 90 per cent of all jobs will require digital skills by 2030, it’s crucial that dedicated pathways are made available for people to acquire the training and skills needed to access the increasingly technology-based job opportunities of today and tomorrow. It’s inspiring to hear about the experiences of StepIn2Tech graduates, such as Ilona, and to see how their lives and career paths have been enhanced through this programme. By empowering people to acquire digital skills, StepIn2Tech is aiding the transition to a digital-first economy, which must be inclusive for all.”
For more information on StepIn2Tech or to register to participate in the programme, visit: https://fit.ie/stepin2tech/.
