As part of its continued drive to expand opportunities for young people in the technology industry, BJSS has today announced plans for a £1m investment to add degree-level apprenticeships to its BJSS Academy offering.
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Dan Webb, Head of Academy at BJSS, said: “It is great to see BJSS doing yet more to help young people, whilst supporting those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, thus improving the diversity of the IT industry now and in the future.”
Naivasha Mwanji, Partnerships and Outreach Manager, said: “Increasing the diversity of the tech sector is a shared mission between Multiverse and BJSS, and this initiative will create incredible opportunities for young people of all backgrounds across England.
Not only will apprentices learn the most in-demand digital skills and gain a degree, they'll also be earning and working at a top firm."
Frazer Robinson, Head of Talent at BJSS, said: “The BJSS Academy has enabled us to attract and train hundreds of talented people from all walks of life into a career in our industry. Our sponsorship of 12 degree-level apprenticeships provides opportunity for young people for whom the traditional university route might not be possible, to gain a degree. They’ll also gain three years’ work experience alongside some of the best in the business.”
The apprenticeships will be based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, and Nottingham. However, the hybrid set-up of the course, blending face-to-face training and mentoring with remote working, opens this opportunity up to candidates across the whole of the UK.
You can see BJSS’ new apprenticeship opportunities here.