Wexford Based Chevron College, Ireland’s largest private provider of further and higher education, has announced a major milestone in its growth journey — surpassing €100 million in total revenue.
The achievement marks a significant transformation for the college, which was rescued from the brink of liquidation in 2012 by its now-President, Karl Fitzpatrick. Investing his life savings, Fitzpatrick restored the institution’s financial stability, safeguarded jobs and laid the foundation for what would become an award-winning education provider. A key driver of Chevron’s success has been its early adoption of e-learning. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped global education, Chevron was already offering flexible, affordable, and skills-focused online training programmes. As remote learning surged during the pandemic, the college doubled its marketing investment, leading to a period of rapid revenue and profit growth. In just over a decade, the college has grown from training 600 students with eight staff, to now employing over 130 staff and delivering accredited programmes to more than 15,000 students annually. Commenting on the milestone, President Karl Fitzpatrick said: “From day one, our focus has been simple — deliver prevailing critical skills that meet the needs of students and employers. Our progression to €100 million in revenue reflects the dedication of our team, the trust of our students and partners, and our focus on continuous innovation.” Mr. Fitzpatrick, currently a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (Established Category), is now preparing for the college’s next phase of growth. This includes new programme development, further acquisitions and international expansion, with education offerings in Healthcare, Childcare, Business, Energy and Artificial Intelligence.
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