A practical solution for the tech talent pipeline – tech apprenticeships

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• Mathew Eames (GC ACS Chair & CIO at Protech) has had a long-time desire to work with ACS programs like GISP and help solve our industries talent pipeline problem.
  
  
• Working with ACS, TAFE QLD, AITC & Protech, two models have been developed that leverage what happens in the typical trades and applies an “apprenticeship model” to the digital industry. 

A practical solution for the tech talent pipeline – tech apprenticeships

Mathew Eames (GC ACS Chair & CIO at Protech) has had a long-time desire to work with ACS programs like GISP and help solve our industries talent pipeline problem.

Working with ACS, TAFE QLD, AITC & Protech, two models have been developed that leverage what happens in the typical trades and applies an “apprenticeship model” to the digital industry.

1.         Entry level Digital Academy Model

•  YR11/12 students gain a Cert3 in ICT while earning & gaining experience in digital.
• Employers can fill a fulltime role with 2x students who rotate 6 weeks on & off.

2.         Cyber Apprenticeship Model

• 18+ experienced IT students complete a Cert4 in Cyber while earning & gaining experience in digital.
• Employers gain a worker without seeking, who is being certified, along with none of the typical employment risks.

Protech are looking for IT employers to be “Hosts” for students in either model.

A “Host” provides full time employment for the students and would be charged a fee for the hours worked each week.

If you are interested in finding out more about either model you’re your organisation, please reach out to Mathew Eames, Mathew.Eames@Protech.com.au