Digital edge programme with Catch22 – West Midlands

Discover the Digital Edge Programme with Catch22 for young people who want an introduction to a digital career.

Are you tech savvy and would love to work in the digital and tech world?

Maybe you have computer related qualification but don’t know how to take that first step into a career?

You could be someone who has worked in non-tech sectors.

Previously but now want to make that move into the digital world.

Or maybe you enjoy coding and would love to build a career in this constantly developing sector.

We aren’t going to teach you about basic computer knowledge, for this  programme you should already have that! Instead we are going to help give  you the tools to use that knowledge and take the first steps into your tech  career.

About the Digital Edge Programme from Catch-22

The initial programme is up to 8 sessions over 4 weeks but once it is completed  you will have on-going 1-2-1 employability support for up to 6 months.

Delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams.

About the Digital Edge Programme:  

  • A pre-employment and pre-apprenticeship programme which will  introduce you to the digital world of work
  • Supported by Microsoft and delivered over Microsoft Teams we  want to give you an understanding of Digital Apprenticeships and IT  Entry Level Jobs
  • Projects and tasks both individual and team based to develop you  skills and knowledge
  • Continued support with help to tailor your CV to tech, cover letters  and interview prep specific to digital roles

What you will gain?  

  • An understanding of digital apprenticeships and IT entry level Jobs  • An insight into the sector and chance to attend sessions with  Microsoft employees and learn about their journey into the tech  sector.
  • The opportunity to access Microsoft’s portfolio of online courses and  complete qualifications in your chosen areas during the programme!  • Awareness of the key employability skills
  • Preparing future career goals Once programme is completed there  will be ongoing 1-2-1 employability support.

About you:  

  • Aged between 18 & 45
  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer with access to the internet  • Not currently working or in education
  • Good level of computer skills
  • Desire to work within Digital and Technology

How To Apply

To enrol or find out more information email catch22digital@catch-22.org.uk or call 07540668942

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