Tech Career Launchpad: 2-Year Training & Placement Program
Kickstart your tech career with Scale Factory Academy's 2-year program. No tech background needed. Learn, grow, and gain real-world experience with prestigious clients. Starting salary £25k-£28.5k, increasing to £40k+.
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Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Kickstart Your Tech Career with the Scale Factory Academy
No tech background? No problem. 77% of our Academy intake comes from non-computing backgrounds.
Scale Factory is a leading technology consultancy looking for adaptable, collaborative problem-solvers to help close the digital skills gap. We provide the training, mentorship, and hands-on experience you need to become a qualified tech professional.
The ‘Learn IT, Grow IT, Live IT’ Model
Our structured two-year program is designed to take you from beginner to industry expert:
- Learn IT (Training): Start with an online fundamentals course, followed by a 7-week core training intensive. You’ll explore various roles to find your fit before specialising in one of four streams:
- Change Management: (BA, Project Manager, Software Tester)
- Platform Engineering:(DevOps, AI, Cyber Security)
- Data Engineering: (Data & BI Analytics)
- Software Engineering:(Developer, Technical Tester)
- Grow IT (Development): We fund your professional certifications and provide 1-to-1 mentoring to sharpen your specific skillset.
- Live IT (Experience): Deploy to real-world projects with prestigious clients (Retail, Govt, Finance, etc.) across the UK. You’ll receive financial and pastoral support if relocation is required.
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- Salary: £400 monthly bursary + free accommodation during training. Starting salary of £25k–£28.5k upon placement, with 6-monthly increases leading to potential earnings of £40k+ after two years.
- Support: Dedicated career mentor, line manager, and wellbeing team from day one.
- Culture: Quarterly awards, "Scale Factory Stars" recognition scheme, and frequent social events/parties.
- Benefits: Laptop provided, Medicash healthcare, £30/month gym contribution, pension, and life assurance.
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We don’t need a specific degree; we need an aptitude for learning and a passion for technology. If you are proactive, enjoy teamwork, and want to own your success story, we want to meet you.
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