Traineeships for military veterans, first respondersÌýand their families
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has partnered with Microsoft and specialist non-profits Soldier On and Fortem to offer information technology traineeships for military veterans, first responders and their families through the Career Pathways Program, a special version of the Microsoft Traineeship Program.
Host ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ have an opportunity to provide on-the-job experience for trainees as they transition to a career in the IT sector.
With Australia facing a significant shortage of IT workers, the pilot program is expected to develop up to 100 budding professionals within its’ first year.
It will give Host ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in the IT sector an opportunity to access new and emerging talent from a diverse pool of candidates, many of whom have devoted many years of service to their country and communities.
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TitleKey program benefits
The program provides an exceptional ‘foot-in-the-door’ to a rewarding career in IT, equipping our military veterans, first responders and their family members with a Certificate IV in Information Technology over a two year period. Paid, on-the-job work experience is provided by our Host ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
Benefits for Host ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ include:
- Direct access to highly skilled individuals with extensive professional and life experience
- Opportunities to grow a diverse, talented team
- Increasing the pool of Microsoft-certified professionals
- Partnering with Soldier On and Fortem, which supports military veterans, first responders and their families
A report by respected global auditing firm KPMG has found Host ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in the Microsoft Traineeship Program enjoyed significantly reduced staff turnover and recruitment costs, and that nine out of ten would recommend the program.
It also found 89% would or may employ trainees after the completion of the traineeship.
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TitleHow does ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ assist?
As the program’s Group Training Organisation (GTO), ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will recruit, screen, employ and support trainees for the duration of the program, minimising the risk for Host ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and allowing them to focus on developing and nurturing their trainees’ talents.
You can watch the Career Pathways Program launch event below:
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