Career Launch Programme

 

Our Career Launch programme is aimed at young people between the ages of 18-30 who are currently experiencing unemployment and have a desire to improve their digital skills and IT literacy.

This unique programme is a blend of jobseeking skills, digital upskilling, AI Essentials training and accredited certification for customer support and sales roles in the tech industry, through our partnership with Zendesk.

Together, this programme of digital and practical job training essentials will help to build your confidence and launch your career into new heights.

In partnership with

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Free Online Programme

Comprehensive programme, including group work, supported by an IT Trainer and business guests. Additional tasks to be done outside of class time.

Grow in confidence in giving customer support over phone, webchat, email & face-to-face

Gain the internationally recognised Zendesk Omnichannel Agent certification

Understand the latest customer support and sales practices and applications

Engage in a mock interview with a partner company

Identify your career values

Build clarity and confidence

What to expect

  • Free access to the latest software
  • Interactive learning, group work and one-to-one feedback
  • Guest speakers and volunteer facilitators
  • Onsite visits to Zendesk
  • Career Clinic to boost your jobseeking skills
  • Follow-up support

What we expect of you

  • Upper Intermediate English (B2 or above)
  • Full attendance and engagement with all classes and course materials
  • Basic jobseeking tools (CV, Phone, Laptop*, LinkedIn Account if possible)
  • Actively seeking work – you are serious about getting a job
  • Wanting a job in customer support or sales and ready to engage with hiring managers
  • Typing speed sufficient for a customer support, sales or administrative role
  • 20+ hours per week of class attendance and course work to be completed

*If available we may be able to supply a laptop for you for the duration of the programme

Customer Support and Zendesk

Learn the fundamentals of customer support including essential soft skills and hands-on Zendesk training. Get access to Zendesk certification for free and a visit to Zendesk HQ.

Google AI Essentials

Build a strong foundation in AI tools through Google’s introductory programme, designed to help you understand and apply core concepts with confidence.

Career Clinic

A 2-hour session to review your CV and provide clear, actionable feedback to secure more interviews.