Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) have applaud the 18 recent graduates of their Headstart programme which is aimed at those with an interest in pursuing Higher Education.
The Headstart programme comprises of a 9- week exploration of study skills, including, academic writing, presentation skills, group work, time management, learning to learn, career guidance and assignment feedback.
This initiative is run in conjunction with Louth LEADER and its purpose is to support students and ease their access to Higher Education.
To date 76 people have graduated from the Headstart Programme. DkIT are thrilled that Headstart graduates are in all 4 years of their DkIT Degrees including programmes such as Social Care, Community Youth Work, Arts, Audio & Music Production, Creative Media, Hospitality Management, General Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Many graduates have also secured employment because of having completed this programme.
DkIT would like to wish all the Headstart Graduates the very best in their future endeavours and the Institute is looking forward to welcoming some of them back as undergraduate students. The next intake for the Headstart programme will commence in October 2022.
