Capgemini Defence Academy – Apprenticeships 

Are you interested in kickstarting your career in a company recognised for its inclusivity, sustainability, and ethics? Are you curious about technology but unsure what the possibilities are? 

With the Capgemini Defence Academy, we’ll give you the qualifications, skills and hands-on training needed to thrive in the IT industry. 

Dates for the diary: Applications are open now: Interviews will be held immediatelyStart date is November 22nd 2024

Overview:The Academy is a unique training opportunity, crafted to enable you to gain knowledge and experience across a variety of areas in IT. 

You will be placed on an apprenticeship pathway, supplemented by further internal and external training with the ambition to obtain globally recognised certifications. 

All we ask is that you're open to learn new things and are willing to adapt to different career paths. 

The Academy allows you to earn as you learn through an apprenticeship, gain industry standard certifications and the skills needed to set you up for your career within Capgemini, one of the best work environments for Technology, Women and Wellbeing. 

Salary: Your starting salary will be £20,500 per annum. 

What you'll be doing:Following the initial induction and with continued training and support, you will find yourself involved in various tasks where you will put your learning into practice. 

This program may grant you the exposure to new areas across Capgemini with tasks involving, but not limited to:

• Supporting on projects and generating business insights from data 
• Building and supporting Cloud environments 
• Resolving IT issues 

Don't worry if this seems out of reach - with our Academy you will be equipped to succeed in all these tasks and more! 

What you’ll need:

• Flexible: enjoy adapting to change, thriving in environments that require you to tackle new information 
• An excellent teammate: enjoy working with and supporting others, while also being comfortable to ask for help when you need it 
• A growth mindset: drive your career and learning forward, striving to improve and develop yourself 
• Logical: able to take a thorough approach when solving problems, breaking tasks down and seeking to understand the big picture 
• Accountable: able to take ownership of tasks and hold yourself accountable for what you have delivered 

Essential:

As part of this role, you will be required to go through a Security Clearance process, more information on this process will be shared with you at application. 

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website.

What you need to know:

• Designed to make a real difference to people in the early part of their IT career, we will equip you with the essential skills to succeed 
• We really want you to succeed, so there will be lots of support from dedicated managers, mentors, and buddies 

Benefits: What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday allowance
• Company pension contribution of 4%
• A 3% fund to buy the benefits you want
• There are opportunities to volunteer in the local community, up to 3 days paid volunteering per year
• Discounts on circa 1600 retailers, including high street shopping and experience days

Future prospects:You will initially complete a 1 and ½ to 2-year apprenticeship. 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

Important information:Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!