The Springboard+ 2021 Approved courses open for applications from Wednesday, 16th June 2021. IT Sligo has received approval for 20 programmes across Science, Technology, Engineering and Business. With limited funded places available, we recommend applying early via the Springboard+ platform www.springboardcourses.ie.

Springboard+ applicants must meet all residency and nationality/visa requirements, including the applicant has been ordinarily resident in an EU/EEA/Swiss state for at least three of the five years preceding their entry to the programme.

Returners – Those who have a previous history of employment but may require
upskilling, reskilling or cross-skilling to transition back to the workforce.

People in Employment – A 10% course fee contribution for Level 7, 8, and 9 courses is applicable for employed participants. This is payable directly to the provider.

The Unemployed or formerly Self Employed – May apply to all courses with the exception of the two-year part-time ICT conversion courses. Unemployed applicants will also be required to meet additional criteria.

Further details are available: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility