CLOUD CAREERS
Training and Work-placement programme for Jobseekers
interested in working in the Cloud Computing sector
AN INFORMATION EVENING took place on 29th January in Dell Software, Cork
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION
THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE INFORMATION EVENING:
- Heard details of the programme
- Met previous participants and heard their stories
- Learned more about the training and internationally recognised certifications
- Got details on the work-placement opportunities in Cloud Computing companies
- Got information on the application and selection process
- Heard about job opportunities in the sector
- Got information on maintaining their social welfare benefits and getting a supplementary allowance during the programme
PROGRAMME DETAILS
WHAT IS THE CLOUD CAREERS PROGRAMME FOR JOBSEEKERS?
WHAT TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS WILL I RECEIVE?
WHO IS THE PROGRAMME AIMED AT?
AM I ELIGIBLE?
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
HOW DO I APPLY?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HEAR FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS
PROGRAMME PARTNERS
FURTHER INFORMATION
WHAT IS THE CLOUD CAREERS PROGRAMME FOR JOBSEEKERS?
This is a special 9 month scheme from the Software Skillnet for jobseekers in the Cork area who are interested in starting a career in Cloud Computing. It involves 12 weeks training and 6 months work placement. The programme provides:
- Training in key skills sought by employers
- International accreditation recognised by the software and ICT industry
- High quality work-experience as support engineers in a dynamic organisation
- Real job opportunites after completing the programme
WHAT TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS WILL I RECEIVE?
During the programme participants will receive an 8 module training course in key skills:
Training modules include:
- Linux Fundamentals
- Linux System Administration
- Windows Server 2012 - Server Administration
- Windows Server 2012 Active Directory
- VMware vSphere 5.1 ICM
- Comptia Network+
- QCP
- EMC Proven Professional Information Storage Associate v2
- VCP - VMware Certificate Professional
- CompTia Network+
- QCP - Quest Certified Professional
- EMCISA
| WHO IS THE PROGRAMME AIMED AT? The programme is aimed at people who are:
Participants accepted on to the programme will be registered with Job-Bridge. To be eligible for the Cloud Careers Programme you will have been in receipt of any of the following for a minimum of three months (78 days)?
*Periods spent on Back to Education Allowance, VTOS, FAS/Failte Ireland Training course, Youthreach, FIT, Community Employment Schemes, TUS, the Rural Social Scheme, Back to Work scheme, Back to Work Enterprise Allowance, FAS Job Initiative or Job Assist will count towards meeting the eligibility of JobBridge provided:
For further details on eligibility see the JobBridge website at http://www.jobbridge.ie/Intern.aspx Further details on Skillnets eligibility can be found at this website http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria |
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WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
Applications received will be reviewed by the ISA Software Skillnet and sponsor companies. A shortlist of candidates will be selected for interview. If successful in the interview process, you will be offered a place to which you must accept by responding via email.
You will then receive a letter to bring to your social welfare office in order to enter a JobBridge internship.
Under the JobBridge National Internship Scheme, interns will receive an allowance of €50 per week on top of their existing social welfare entitlement. This will be payable for the period of the internship. For further information on the internship scheme see http://www.jobbridge.ie/
Once you have approval from your local DSP office you will register on the JobBridge website.
The programme will commence 18th February 2013 and will be a full-time internship for 9 months.
The application process is competitive. Applicants who best meet the following criteria will be offered places on the programme.
Click here to download the application form and send along with your CV to cloudcareers@isa-skillnet.com
Selection Criteria
- Education
- Candidates with an IT-related Degree; OR
- Recent graduates from any area of study; OR
- Candidates not necessarily having a degree, but may be pursuing/have completed an IT course (eg FETAC Level 5 Computer Networking Course) - Location
- Candidates located in Cork and surrounding areas will be given preference - Prior Experience
- Recent graduates with relevant work experience / internships; OR
- Candidates with experience gained in another area, but have expressed a strong interest in developing a career in Cloud Computing in their application form - Application Documents
- Well presented CV and application form
| HOW DO I APPLY? Applicants should email
The closing date for applications is 5pm Tuesday 5th February 2013 The programme will commence 18th February 2013 and will be a full-time intership for 9 months. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to be very familiar with computers to apply for this programme?
You would need to possess some IT Skills, qualifications or experience of computers.
How many places are there on the programme?
There are 24 places available on this programme.
Are there any plans to run any more of these schemes?
Future programmes are planned in 2013.
Am I guaranteed a job at the end of the training?
We cannot guarantee a job. However there is demand for people in this area of computing and the programme will give you the qualifications and experience you need.
What does it cost?
The programme is provided free to job seekers who meet the qualifying criteria. Participants can continue to receive social welfare payments subject to prior approval by their local social welfare office. Participants will also receive an allowance of €50 per week on top of their existing social welfare entitlement, if they are eligible for the JobBridge Internship Scheme. http://www.jobbridge.ie/Intern.aspx
HEAR FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS
To date over 70 participants have taken part in the programme. Here are some of their comments............................
From
doing this Cloud Careers course I have learned so much in a short
period of time and all for no fees like in college. I will be doing
nothing but gaining from doing this course as it strengths my CV, gives
me job opportunities and further my education and achieve different
certificates. Overall I would recommend this for anyone that would want
to progress in education or in their careers and all this for no cost
except your time. I appreciate all that Skillnet has done for me as I
have been opened to new connections in the workplace.
Keith Buckley
After a few months of looking for work with no success I finally found the Software Skillnet Cloud Careers Programme which offered me 12 weeks of training followed by 6 months placement in huge global companies like VMware. This initially attracted my attention as every job interview I went to I was lacking the expertise and experience needed. The Skillnet offered me everything I needed to get my foot in the door into the IT industry and thanks to it been funded I didn't have to worry about money as there is no way I could ever afford to attend this type of training on my own accord. The training provides all the manuals, theory and hands on experience any person would require to do their job in the company, another benefit is that we are actually learning and working on real virtualisation products so it’s all related to the jobs. It's definitely a great initiative to help people from all backgrounds to come off the dole and get back into work.
Aisleen Cleere
I found the course "careers in cloud computing" great. There was no cost to do this course, and the certification obtained was brilliant. Also part of the course is 3 months work placement which I found I benefited a great deal from. I found the people at Skillnet very helpful and would definitely recommend the course.
Roy Maxwell
This was a
fantastic opportunity. Before I joined a Skillnet program, my prospects
were likely to be 1) Growing a beard, 2) Emigrating. Now I have great
qualifications and I am gaining precious work experience at large
internationally recognized company.
Paul Commane
PROGRAMME PARTNERS
The Cloud Careers Programme is run by the Software Skillnet in association with VMware
Companies That Have Participated to Date
The Software Skillnet is an initiative of the Irish Software Association. Currently there are over 190 companies in the network throughout the country spanning from large multinational organisations to small early stage firms participating in the network.
This programme has been made possible by a grant to the Software Skillnet under the Skillnets Job Seekers Support Programme. The Software Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.
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Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. Quest, now a part of Dell’s Software Group, provides simple and innovative IT management solutions that enable more than 100,000 global customers to save time and money across physical and virtual environments. Quest products solve complex IT challenges -- from database management, data protection, and identity and access management, to monitoring, user workspace management and Windows Server management
Trend Micro Inc is a global leader in content security software and services. Founded in 1988 and operating in over 40 countries, Trend have only focused on content security and delivering innovative security solutions to meet the ever changing needs of our customers over the last 20 years. Today Trend Micro is the largest independent security company in the world , ranking in the Top 3 companies worldwide in web, messaging and end point security. More importantly with the adoption and continued proliferation of cloud computing and virtualisation, Trend is now Ranked No 1 global market leader in cloud based security. The EMEA headquarters was established in Cork over 8 years ago and has been at the heart of our success in Europe. We now employ over 200 people in a variety of roles from Sales, Technical, Finance, IS, HR, Threat Research.
Abtran is Ireland’s largest indigenous Business Process Outsourcing Company, employing over 1,100 people. Since 1997 Abtran has established a proven capability in delivering innovative service solutions that are practical, value-adding and put our clients’ customer at the centre of everything we do. Interacting with every household in Ireland at least four times a year, Abtran has an extensive and diverse client base including leading private and public sector organisations. Abtran’s clients include – SKY, e-Flow, Aviva Health, NTA, Prometric, Electric Ireland. Abtran has a longstanding commitment to learning and innovation and has worked with leading experts in data analytics through collaborations with the Cork Constraint Computation Centre (4C), Technology Partners and Universities. Recently Abtran was nominated along with five other companies to participate in the new State-supported Healthcare Innovation Hub
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VCE, formed by Cisco and EMC with investments from VMware and Intel, is a leader in converged cloud infrastructure systems. VCE, through Vblock™ Systems, provides an optimized information technology system that accelerates the adoption of converged infrastructure and cloud-based computing models that dramatically reduce the cost of IT while improving time to market for customers. Vblock Systems are available through an extensive partner network. They support horizontal applications, vertical industry offerings, and application development environments, allowing customers to focus on business innovation instead of integrating, validating, and managing IT infrastructure.
The EMC Ireland Centre of Excellence (COE) is a united cross-functional campus of xpertise, knowledge and innovation which promotes and projects excellence at every level. Employees here apply these talents on a daily basis to contribute positively to the local community, drive efficiencies in products and processes and strive to create ‘A Better Tomorrow’. The Ireland COE currently employs 1,950 employees, consisting of 44 nationalities, and 26 languages are spoken. The 28 individual business units operate under this collaborative framework which positions us as a world class leader and allows us to better align with, meet, and exceed EMC’s goals. It is an environment that fosters and promotes collaboration, creating opportunities to team up and communicate with other departments and services. The combination of our expertise produces beneficial synergies for future sustainability, which not only benefits the community but also the employees and the company as a whole.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information email cloudcareers@isa-skillnet.com or phone 0818 919 820
Download an application form here
This programme was made possible by a grant supplied through Skillnets Ltd. For further information on Skillnets Ltd click here.
