Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
170 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of places that have been made available under the springboard programme to date; the total number of students who have completed courses under the springboard programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36299/12]
View answerOver 5,000 people took up places in Springboard 2011 of whom 3,500 are now graduating with qualifications relevant to employment in areas such as ICT, medical devices, biopharma, green economy and financial services. A further 6,000 places on 220 programmes ranging from certificate to masters degree level opened for applications in May 2012.
Further information on Springboard courses is available at the dedicated information and applications website: www.springboardcourses.ie. Information and advice is also available to prospective students at the Springboard freephone guidance service on 1800 303 523.
