Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Deputy Michelle Mulherin, has welcomed the announcement that the Government is making 6,000 extra part-time higher education places available through the Springboard programme, which is aimed at helping jobseekers to reskill and get back to work.

Deputy Mulherin said: “These 6,000 extra places are across 200 different courses in 38 institutes of technology, universities, and other colleges across the country. These courses are specifically tailored to meet the demands of the economy and include disciplines such as IT, communications, international languages and financial services.”

The Deputy said that over the last year, “more than 2,000 jobseekers have gone back into employment after completing a Springboard course. A further 3,000 will complete courses this month. Crucially, Springboard is also helping those who lost their jobs during the downturn to adapt their skills to the changing needs of our new emerging economy."

“As we continue to get our economy back on track, we must ensure our graduates are equipped with the right skills to take advantage of emerging opportunities."

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