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Register your interest for our 2027 Digital Academy Programme
About this role
Please note that this vacancy is for our Early Careers Talent Pool and is not a live vacancy. By registering your interest, you'll be considered for future Digital Skills Academy opportunities in your preferred location. Academy start dates and timelines may vary, and we'll contact you when a suitable opportunity becomes available. Please ensure your application includes your home location so we can match you with relevant opportunities.
Our goal at Version 1 is to ensure that a career in technology consulting is accessible to everyone. That's why our Academy is open to college/university graduates, career changers, returners to the workforce, and people with technical skills who want to experience a culture of recognition and reward. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn, grow, and succeed in the tech industry. Our Early Careers Programme begins with a 12-week Digital Skills Academy, designed to equip you with the technical, professional and consulting skills needed to start a successful career in technology.
Throughout the Academy, you'll be supported by the Early Careers Team, accredited training providers, mentors and senior technologists while building your knowledge, confidence and professional network. Our Academies are bespoke and created with our Associates in mind. Through a specialised and supportive environment, you'll gain industry-recognised certifications and receive a training allowance . Following successful completion of the Academy, Associates who demonstrate engagement, professionalism and alignment with Version 1's core values will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Associate Consultant role and continue their Early Careers journey with Version 1.
Weeks 1-8: Training delivered by Belfast Met. General learning across technologies and consultancy skills. You'll meet Version 1 mentors and senior technologists to understand how these skills are applied in real customer projects. There is a week dedicated to AI Native training, as well as Linux, Web Development, Cloud, FRESH and customer-facing skills included in the syllabus. Weeks 9-12: Specialisation in a specific technology area such as Java or Cloud, delivered by SERC.