THE Institute of Technology, Tralee, has announced it will be running six new courses under the Government’s Springboard+ initiative.

The courses, which will run from September 2016 are in the areas of Environmental Science, Culinary Skills, Biopharmaceutical Processes and Industrial Instrumentation.

In addition, the Institute will also offer the Higher Diploma in Applied Computing as part of the ICT Skills Initiative, which aims to provide a career route into the IT sector for graduates whose primary degree is in a discipline other than computing.

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Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, TD and Minister for State for Training and Skills, John Halligan announced funding of €642,336 and 150 places, for the Institute of Technology Tralee at the national Springboard+ launch in Dublin this morning.

The Springboard+ initiative in higher education offers free, part-time courses leading to qualifications that are in demand among employers. Those currently in receipt of payments from the Department of Social Protection will retain their benefits and will not be liable for third level fees.

Prospective students can apply online for courses throughwww.springboardcourses.ie

Over the past eight years Labour Market Activation and Springboard+ programmes nationally have assisted thousands of people to train, upskill and reskill in order to enter the workforce.

Members of the Lifelong Learning Department at IT, Tralee will be available over the coming weeks at Social Welfare offices around the county to provide information on the courses and advise potential students looking at a return to education.

Further information on Springboard+ is also available by contacting the Institute at 066 7191701 or by visiting www.springboardcourses.ie