Launch you career in Cloud Tech - AWS RE/START

Launch a career in tech with AWS re/Start

Generation was awarded funding by Greater Manchester Combined Authority to deliver bespoke Skills Bootcamps in the city-region, which form part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Skills Bootcamps give people aged 19+ the opportunity to build up sector specific skills through fully-funded and co-funded flexible courses of up to 16 weeks. After completing the training, participants will fast track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer.

What jobs could I do after completing the programme?

This programme trains you to become a AWS Cloud Support Practitioner – a Cloud Practitioner is someone who works with cloud technology to design and develop cloud-based solutions for companies. AWS stands for Amazon Web Services, a popular cloud platform.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is open to anyone aged 19-29 who is living in Manchester and currently unemployed or working on a zero-hours contract.  You must also have been resident in the UK/EEA for past 3 years (exceptions for: refugee status and leave to enter / remain)

You don’t need any qualifications or experience to apply and we encourage applications from groups under-represented in the tech industry – particularly women and those without university degrees.

We are looking for learners who:

• enjoy working with technology but don’t have much or any experience
• enjoy problem solving and thinking creatively to find solutions
• like to work in a team to complete tasks or challenges

What will you gain from the programme?

• It’s free! Gain all the skills you need to kickstart a career in the tech industry, at no cost
• Average estimated starting salary from £25-30k in your first role and access to future progression opportunities
• Grow in confidence and resilience, while building your first professional network in the classroom.

Hear more from programme graduate Javeriyah, who became a Systems Engineer after completing AWS re/Start:

• Free training and qualification You’ll learn all you need to be successful in a cloud technology career – from the coding languages & technical knowledge of cloud computing to the employment skills that will help you achieve your potential. At the end of the programme you’ll be ready to take your AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification – and we’ll fund you to do it.
• Connect with employers At the end of the programme, Generation will connect you with employers hiring for cloud and dev-ops engineer roles, support you through your application, and help you transition into your working life.
• Free travel and lunch And if you’re receiving universal credit or other benefits, we’ll work with you to make sure you continue to receive these during the programme.