Limited Availability

HCI funded programmes offer a unique low-cost opportunity to reskill, upskill and new-skill employees across a spectrum of critical and emerging industry roles with a UCD Accredited Programme.

Note: Applications closing on 10 January. Applications received after this day will be considered on a first-come, first-serves basis, if places are still available.

When applying for a course through Springboard+ you will also need to apply on the basis of being in one of the following categories:

*Fees covered in full:

• Unemployed - not currently working, receiving a qualifying welfare payment from the Department of Social Protection (unless you are formerly self-employed) and actively seeking employment.

• Working Family Payment / Community Employment Scheme - If you are in-receipt of the Working Family Payment or on a Community Employment Scheme, your fees will be covered in full, regardless of the course NFQ Level, but you should discuss your intention to take a Springboard+ course with your DSP Employment Personal Adviser before applying.

• A Returner - a Homemaker, on other caring duties, or economically dependent on a partner/spouse for at least 9 of the last 12 months.

**90% of your fees covered:

• Employed - working either for yourself or someone else.

• A Recent Graduate - a graduate from a full-time NFQ Level 8 degree within the 12 months prior to the start of a Springboard+ course and who does not fit into one of the above categories.

Your eligibility is assessed based on your status on the date your course first starts. You will need to meet the eligibility criteria on that date. Documentary evidence of this will be requested during the course before a fee payment is made on your behalf.

Please visit springboardcourses.ie/eligibility for more information.