Associate / Trainee Technology Consultant

Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech?

Our Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact, if you don't have a degree we definitely want to hear from you!

Why choose CTA?

We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in the world of tech. Our academy pays a competitive salary, above the national real living wage from day one while you train, after which you'll be deployed onto the ideal project within our client to use the skills you've learned, with the opportunity to transfer to the client at the end of the programme.

About the role

It all starts with our best in practice in depth training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of consulting.

Training is full time and lasts between 6-10 weeks and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis, classroom & remote. You will learn loads really quickly - it will be full on, but fun and interesting!

After the training period you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with our clients on their projects. For this specific role you'll be working as part of a global consultancy's specialist team who are involved in the delivery and testing of SAP solutions for their clients. While doing this you'll get continued support from us and the client you work with.

What does our Academy offer?

• A route into the industry as a qualified Technology Consultant

• A structured career path and ongoing progression opportunities both financially and professionally within the first years of employment

• Training in a range of technologies and tools vital to this role - the Software Development Life Cycle, Testing Fundamentals, Java Programming Fundamentals, Web Services, Tricentis Tosca, SAP Fundamentals, S/4 Hana Cloud & Additional SAP Modules, Tosca & SAP ALM Integration & Test Automation and more.

• A role with one of our industry leading clients on one or more projects so you can explore where you want your career to go

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including on the job training and ongoing support from our experienced trainers and consultants

• Access to a range of certifications covering various roles and technologies - including AWS, Azure, Scrum and more

• An inclusive Academy community with peer-to-peer support and community groups such as our Neurodiversity Network and Proud at CTA

About you

• A passion for technology and a willingness to learn

• A strong work ethic - you're up for the challenge and ready to work hard

• Loves working in teams

• Strong communication skills

• Good organisational skills, both personally and as part of a team

• You have a degree, but it doesn't have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree

• You don't have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you've been doing some upskilling in technology recently

Next Steps

• Application & screening questions

• 1st Stage video chat - 30 minutes, via Microsoft Teams

• 2nd stage aptitude test - 30 minute online form

• Final stage assessment centre - approx. 2-hours, in-person

Key dates

25th November 2024 - Final stage assessments (in-person, Newcastle)

6th January 2025 - Role start

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the world of technology and join a growing Tech Academy & Consulting business who put you the employee first!

At Corecom Technology Academy, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them and thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our candidates. Internally, we thrive from our differences and want our employees to be proud to be themselves and proud to be CTA. Externally, we utilise those differences to help our clients and candidates strive for a more diverse and inclusive world.