SRC and FD Technologies launch new Assured Skills Academy

Southern Regional College have successfully kicked off the new Data Analytics Assured Skills Academy in partnership with FD Technologies, a global leader in consulting, business services and technology. 

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Funded by the DfE Assured Skills programme, this 8-week academy will see delivery of superior training in a range of areas, including project management, Python, software fundamentals, software testing, introduction to cloud technologies, RDBMS/SQL and Excel. 

Participants will develop enhanced employment-ready transferable skills. On completion of the Academy, participants will be guaranteed an interview for a role as a Data/Systems Analyst in First Derivatives business area within FD Technologies. Throughout the duration of the academy, each participant will receive £150 weekly training allowance, alongside travel expenses and assistance with childcare costs where appropriate.

Brian Doran, Principal and Chief Executive of Southern Regional College, said

“SRC is delighted to welcome participants onto its first Assured Skills Data Analytics Academy with FD Technologies.   Supported by the Economy department this academy will see delivery of exceptional high-quality training, equipping individuals with invaluable skills and potential employment opportunities. We wish each participant the very best of luck and look forward to seeing them progress over the next 8 weeks. 

For more information on the Assured Skills Academies, please visit http://www.nidirect.gov.uk