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What is Springboard+?
Springboard+ is a higher education initiative, offering free and subsidised courses at certificate, degree, and masters levels, with an emphasis on qualifications in those areas where employment opportunities and skills shortages have been identified. The initiative is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESG programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2021 - 2027. The Higher Education Authority manages the program on behalf of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Who is Springboard+ for?
The Springboard+ initiative is designed to support those who are returning to employment, and improve the skill sets of those already in employment.
Who is Eligible for Springboard+?
In order to take a course through Springboard+, you will need to meet the following criteria as outlined on the official Springboard+ site:
1. be living fulltime in the Republic of Ireland
2. have your own, valid PPS Number
3. meet the nationality/visa requirement
4. Have lived in either the EU, the EEA, the UK or Switzerland for at least 3 out of the last 5 years
Springboard+ applicants must apply on the basis of being in one of the following three categories:
For further clarification on eligibility and entry requirements, please consult the relevant sections for Employed, Unemployed, and Returners on the official Springboard+ website.
Please note that places on Springboard+ courses are limited and, as such, applicants on a qualifying Social Welfare payment always take priority over other applicants.
What is the Purpose of Springboard+?
In addition to supporting those who are entering back into employment, and improving the skill sets of those already in employment, the overarching aim of the Springboard+ initiative is to build a supply of qualified graduates who can meet current and future economic needs.
Dorset College Dublin Courses Available Through Springboard+ 2025
Currently, we offer one course via the Springboard+ program, the QQI Accredited Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business. Scroll down for information regarding entry requirements and instructions on how to apply for this course.
Dorset Springboard+ Graduate Success
A 2021 survey of graduates who attended Dorset through the Springboard+ program found that over 90% of respondents were either employed or self-employed following completion of the course, with 96% of all respondents believing that their career prospects had improved due to Springboard+ upskilling. Graduates who attended via Springboard+ have gone on to work for notable companies such as:
How to Apply for Springboard+
All Springboard+ applications must be made online at the official website (https://springboardcourses.ie/). To apply, you should create a username and password for the site by choosing the register menu item in the main menu, and then access the link to the course here. If you require further information about the Springboard+ application process, please consult this guide on the official website.
Springboard+ FAQ
An in-depth FAQ covering eligibility, entry requirements, timelines, structure, delivery, qualifications, and more is available here on the official Springboard+ website.
Further Reading & Useful Links
About Springboard+
Citizens Information: Guidance for Springboard+ Applicants
