TECH UP LAUNCH NEW WOMEN IN TECH PROGRAMME

TechUp are launching a new programme in partnership with Catch22, which will train 150 more women and non-binary people in tech careers.

What is TechUp Women?

TechUp Women is an intensive IT training programme, developed with tech industry specialists and delivered with Catch 22, specifically for women and non-binary people living in the North and North East England.

It is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills they need to start a career in the tech sector.

Eligibility criteria

• Be a resident and eligible to work in the UK
• Be aged 18-30 (with 20% of learners aged 31-40)
• Identify as female or non-binary
• Be unemployed or earn £25,000 or less a year
• Not hold a tech related qualification at A-Level or above

Programme Curriculum

The programme is designed for those interested in a career in tech but have experienced barriers to education and the workplace. The curriculum will give you a strong foundation in general IT and IT support skills, plus general workplace readiness skills with the aim of equipping you with the skills you need for a level 3 or 4 apprenticeship.