Feature Article

 

Due to the success of our past Springboard Programmes, DBS are delighted to announce that in partnership with HEA as part of the Springboard+ 2022/23 initiative, we will again be offering Government funded Springboard+ programmes commencing in September 2022.  These programmes are in the areas of data, digital marketing and software development.

 

The great advantage of these programmes is that they are free or 90% funded by the government and the employer or employee pays the remaining 10%.

The 10% contribution fees vary from €320-€725, depending on the programme of interest and cover all costs such as  Registration, exams and library membership etc. Applications are now open. Due to the limited number of places, early application is recommended.

Please note eligibility rules apply for all applicants.

Please see full list of courses available below:

 

 

 

We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you or your employees in person or online to discuss the benefits of springboard programmes and how they are a very cost effective way of upskilling and transferring skills within your organization.

 

Should you or any of your employees require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office directly on (01) 4177500  or by email to admissions@dbs.ie 

 

 

 All applications must be submitted via  https://springboardcourses.ie/

 

 

 

For further information on Springboard+ DBS course offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria and application procedures visit the DBS Springboard+ page or the Springboard+ website.

 

To gain more knowledge regarding the programmes why not attend our online open evening event on the 14th June 2022 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Our online events give you the opportunity to speak one-on-one with faculty lecturers or with our dedicated admissions team.  

 

 

Join us for our next Online Open Evening: 14th June 2022, 5pm-6:30pm | Register here

 

 

 

 

 

 

*eligibility criteria applies

 

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.

 

For further information please visit: ESF Information and Communication guidelines. 

 FREE* & 90% Government funded Springboard Programmes

 

Now open for March 2024 

DBS are delighted to announce that in partnership with the HEA we will again be offering

 

 Government funded Springboard+ programmes commencing in March. 

 

*The courses are available for FREE to those in receipt of the social welfare

 

payments listed below, subject to meeting the eligibility and academic 

 

entry requirements as listed on www.dbs.ie/springboard. 

 

Applicants must be in receipt of one of the following payments from the Department

 

of Social Protection:

 

 

  • Jobseekers Benefit
  • Jobseekers Allowance
  • One Parent Family
  • Disability Allowance 
  • Qualified Adults of Working Age
  • Carers Allowance 
  • Farm Assist/Fish Assist
  • Blind Pension
  • Deserted Wives Allowance
  • Widows, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension

 

                                            

Under the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1, DBS is offering funded places

 

for graduates on graduate conversion courses to reskill in areas of skills shortage and emerging

 

technologies - Financial Analytics,  Aviation Finance, Data Analytics and Digital Marketing.

 

These programmes are open to recent graduates and will be Full time.

(and run during the day)

 

Recent graduates refers to Level 8 students that have graduated no earlier

 

than 12 months before the course starts. 

 

A full list of courses is below with links to course details.

More Information

All DBS Springboard+ and HCI programmes are fully accredited by Quality

 

& Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and span Levels 6, 7, 8 & 9 on the National 

 

Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

 

Please note eligibility rules apply for all applicants.

 

Please see full list of courses available below: 

 

 

We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you or your service users in person or

 

online to discuss the benefits of Springboard+ programmes and how they can support

 

people with up-skilling for future career opportunities.  

 

Should you require more information please contact our Admissions team

 

 by phone on 01 4177500 or by email to admissions@dbs.ie 

 

All applications must be submitted via the Springboard website

 

Full information on all DBS Springboard+ programmes & details on eligibility

 

can be found on the DBS Springboard+ page or the Springboard+ website.

 

 

Join us for our Online Open Evening

 

Tuesday, 5th December 2023, 5:00pm-6:30pm

 

Register Now