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Information and Communication Technology

Technology is essential in all businesses, as it allows organisations to work more efficiently and increase productivity. The demand for innovative, skilled IT professionals will only continue to grow.

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What’s a job in Information and Communication Technology?

Every business and individual will be impacted by developments in technology, which create exciting career opportunities in a fast-moving and highly sought-after sector. Businesses rely on IT and telecommunications every day, making the demand for ICT services high.

Gaining invaluable technical and practical support from your employer and benefit from the experience of working in a dynamic environment. The pace of technological advancement isn’t set to slow any time soon, so now is a good time to consider an apprenticeship in this industry.

If you dream of developing the next breakthrough in technology or seeing your software or device in almost every home, this would be the perfect sector to get into.

Who would suit a job in Information and Communication Technology?

There are opportunities in every aspect of IT and technology. Roles range from IT support and software developers to network design and maintenance, cyber security and IT infrastructure.

A wide range of organisations offer many different career pathways, and many more new and exciting opportunities are set to open up as technology continues to advance. As well as the obvious names in IT, some of the organisations offering apprenticeships include Amazon, O2, BT, Google, Royal Mail, ASDA, the BBC, and Network Rail.

If you have a logical nature, great problem-solving skills and an interest in computers or coding, an apprenticeship in this sector might suit you well.

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Advice and information on employment, education and training in Information and Communication Technology?

Things that affect your choices, for example, skills and experience, money and housing, personal issues such as health, relationships and discrimination.

If you need career advice and support before, during or after you’ve completed your course, our trained advisors can help by providing you with in-depth career information, advice and guidance to make sure you make the right informed choices.

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