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02/09/2013
New Cloud Academy Launches
Employment and Learning Minister Dr. Stephen Farry has launched the new Cloud Academy.
The Cloud Academy aims to provide graduates with the skills and experience required to take up exciting new ICT opportunities in Cloud computing with training designed and delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College.
The Minister said: "Cloud Technology is an exciting new area of development identified by employers. Northern Ireland's advanced telecoms network means it is an excellent location for the deployment and use of Cloud technologies.
"The Cloud Academy is another excellent example of a government intervention to improve the skills of unemployed graduates, whilst providing skills that our employers have identified as a requirement for the future and our economy. The Academy provides training for graduates with industry recognised qualifications and work experience in preparation for job opportunities in this vibrant growth area."
Targeting degree or equivalent graduates from any discipline, the Academy will offer an intensive 21-week training programme, which includes a six week work placement, to 14 successful applicants. Participants will gain an industry recognised qualification and a potential offer of employment.
Highlighting the work being taken forward to support the ICT sector, Minister Farry stated: "As chair of the ICT Working Group, I have worked closely with other Government Departments, employers and our local further education colleges and universities, to develop and implement an ICT Skills Action Plan. The Plan has already produced a number of positive results in support of the ICT sector since its launch in summer 2012. The Cloud Academy addresses one of the key areas of growth within the ICT and other sectors."
(CD/JP)
The Cloud Academy aims to provide graduates with the skills and experience required to take up exciting new ICT opportunities in Cloud computing with training designed and delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College.
The Minister said: "Cloud Technology is an exciting new area of development identified by employers. Northern Ireland's advanced telecoms network means it is an excellent location for the deployment and use of Cloud technologies.
"The Cloud Academy is another excellent example of a government intervention to improve the skills of unemployed graduates, whilst providing skills that our employers have identified as a requirement for the future and our economy. The Academy provides training for graduates with industry recognised qualifications and work experience in preparation for job opportunities in this vibrant growth area."
Targeting degree or equivalent graduates from any discipline, the Academy will offer an intensive 21-week training programme, which includes a six week work placement, to 14 successful applicants. Participants will gain an industry recognised qualification and a potential offer of employment.
Highlighting the work being taken forward to support the ICT sector, Minister Farry stated: "As chair of the ICT Working Group, I have worked closely with other Government Departments, employers and our local further education colleges and universities, to develop and implement an ICT Skills Action Plan. The Plan has already produced a number of positive results in support of the ICT sector since its launch in summer 2012. The Cloud Academy addresses one of the key areas of growth within the ICT and other sectors."
(CD/JP)
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