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09/06/2014
6,000 Places Available On Springboard Scheme
A total of 6,000 places are to be created on the Government's Springboard programme, allowing job seekers to apply for free higher education places, including degree and post-graduate courses.
The Exchequer will fund the programme, at a cost of €25m, to provide the free eduction places. Since its launch in 2011, some 16,000 people have used the programme.
Jobseekers can study with the programme to gain awards at certificate, degree and post-graduate level. Courses are usually part-time and run for up to year.
This year, 38 colleges are involved, offering 171 different courses.
(MH/JP)
The Exchequer will fund the programme, at a cost of €25m, to provide the free eduction places. Since its launch in 2011, some 16,000 people have used the programme.
Jobseekers can study with the programme to gain awards at certificate, degree and post-graduate level. Courses are usually part-time and run for up to year.
This year, 38 colleges are involved, offering 171 different courses.
(MH/JP)
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