SRC and FD Technologies launch new Assured Skills Academy

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: Columba O'Hare; Category: Education; Published: 25 November 2022

SRC Staff and Assured Skills Academy participants alongside FD Technologies and DfE Assured Skills team. Included back from left: Alison Anderson from DfE Assured Skills team, Michelle Reilly Curriculum Area Manager, Margaret Moore Lecturer, Lee Campbell Director for Finance and Planning, Deborah Arthur, Anas Selamat, Patrick Cole, Louise O’Hare VP at FD Technologies, Tracy Rice Head of Business Engagement, Brian Doran Principal and Chief Executive, Stephen Rogan Head of Faculty, Stephen Herron, Curriculum Area Manager, Marie McArdle Curriculum Area Manager. Front: Jack Knipe, Caroline Lagan, Clem Driver, Mark McGivern Senior VP at FD Technologies, Conor Gallagher, Jamie Johnston, Cian McConville

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