Over the past 2 years, Refugee Council has worked in partnership with the global technology company, ServiceNow, to support refugees gain employment in the UK IT industry.
ServiceNow is cloud-based platform used across a range of companies – from major brands like PwC and Lloyds Banking Group to smaller tech-start-ups. The ServiceNow Skills Bootcamp is all about connecting communities under-represented in the tech sector to land meaningful employment and (re)connect to a digital career in the UK.
The course begins with an induction week that will start on Monday 13th March to Friday 17th March (9:30am – 3:30pm every day) for the next virtual Skills Bootcamp in Service Design and Management with ServiceNow delivered by Northeastern University London.
What participants will gain:
- A free, 13-week, part-time and flexible online technical Skills Bootcamp delivered by Northeastern University London.
- Ongoing support with job searching and employability skills through a dedicated 1:1 Employment Advisor at Refugee Council.
- Upon successful completion, a guaranteed job interview with an industry-relevant employer.
- Access to complete the ‘ServiceNow Fundamentals Certification’ – an internationally recognised qualification opening up opportunities on the ServiceNow platform.
What we’re looking for:
- The ability to commit to the 13-week bootcamp starting on Monday 13th March + attending additional tailored employability skills sessions run by the employment team at Refugee Council.
- A strong commitment to starting or re-starting a career in IT.
- A current Refugee Status + live in England.
- Be 19 years of age or over on 1st September 2022.
- Have a prior level 3 qualification (e.g. A Level, BTEC).
- Computer literate, able to get online.
If you know anyone who would be interested in finding out more and receiving ongoing employability support from Refugee Council, please get them to complete this expression of interest form.
Northeastern University London will be hosting an Information Events in January and February – an opportunity to find out more about the upcoming Skills Bootcamp. Attending this Information Session is mandatory to securing a space on Skills Bootcamp through Refugee Council.
Clients can sign up directly here
Please note that there is no guarantee of securing a space on the Skills Bootcamp through Refugee Council and this is subject to availability and a screening call with one of Refugee Council’s Employment Advisors.
Please share this with any clients who you know are really focused on securing a career in tech/IT!
If you have any questions please contact Laurence (details below) before Wednesday 15th February.
Laurence Hood <Laurence.Hood@RefugeeCouncil.org.uk>