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What is Springboard+?
The Springboard+ initiative in higher education offers free, part-time courses at certificate, degree and masters level. All courses lead to qualifications in enterprise sectors which are growing and need skilled personnel, including information and communications technology (ICT); manufacturing; international financial services; and key skills for enterprise to trade internationally. Qualifications are also available in cross-enterprise skills such as innovation, enterprise/entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and project management.
For further information on Springboard+ DBS course offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria and application procedures visit the DBS Springboard page or the Springboard website.
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Job listings skyrocketing in Ireland this year
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The total number of jobs advertised in Ireland in Q2 of this year was up 17pc on 2014’s numbers. This period saw telecoms, in particular, seeing a sharp rise in job postings, up 41pc on the same time last year. Banking and fintech saw listings up by almost half, with construction, architecture and property up 18pc, according to a report by IrishJobs.ie. Of jobseekers surveyed that are currently employed, almost one-fifth have received a salary increase this year, with another 30pc expecting one. There’s plenty of movement, too, with almost everyone surveyed (93pc) saying they would upskill or retrain for a new job as the market shifts. “The Jobs Index has shown steady growth in the jobs market over the past year and this growth is gaining momentum,” says Safann MacCarthy, marketing director with IrishJobs.ie. “Employers across SME’s and large enterprise are hiring at a greater rate with a very positive impact on the total number of jobs available.”
Source: siliconrepublic.com
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Why Study Springboard+ at DBS?
- DBS is Ireland’s largest independent third level institution with a student population of more than 9,000.
- DBS has proven expertise in designing and delivering educational programmes to adult learners from a range of education and experiential backgrounds.
- Course participants will have a dedicated Programme Leader providing continuous guidance and learning support throughout the course duration.
- The College provides students with a range of learning support services to accommodate learners such as, Careers & Appointments, Employer Liaison Officer, Student Services as well as state of the art Library & IT facilities and e-learning support.
- A city centre location, with the main building located a mere two minute walk from St. Stephens Green, the Luas and all main bus routes.
- Our Certificates are awarded by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
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How do I apply for a Springboard+ programme?
Applications for all Springboard+ programmes commencing in September 2015 are currently being accepted.
Applications for programmes through Springboard are made online via the Springboard Portal
To find out more contact the DBS Admissions office directly on (01) 417 7500 or email springboard@dbs.ie.
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Read what our Graduates have to say about Springboard+ at DBS
"Having been fortunate enough to gain a place studying Digital Marketing as part of the Springboard+ initiative at DBS I found myself enjoying the course from the start. The attitude of lecturers and students was immediately positive and encouraging, while the course content itself was thorough and enjoyable.
Gaining new skills and the general environment of encouragement certainly helped my own prospects and confidence with regard to future professional development.
I found the DBS city centre location convenient and vibrant. Overall, having seen my career benifit significantly both during and after my time at the college I feel that my participation on the course at DBS was an extremely rewarding and beneficial experience."
James Jennings, Certificate in Digital Marketing
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