UK tech training business team up with Premier League football star deliver funded tech training

BIT Training, has today announced their partnership with ex-Premier League football player Brian Deane to deliver free IT and Cyber Security training, as part of the government-funded Skills Bootcamps initiative.

The scheme is run by Somerset County Council and Dorset County Council, under the Skills for Life programme, and funded by the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund.

It offers adults aged 19 or over in Somerset and Dorset the chance to advance their skills and employability to access high value, in-demand roles in rapidly growing and emerging industries.

The company will be teaming up with former professional football player, Brian Deane, to deliver their 12 week IT and Cyber Skills Bootcamp.

Ex-premiership star Brian Deane scored the first ever goal in the FA Premier League back in 1992, as a Sheffield United player. As co-founder of consultancy firm PSM Group (Phoenix Sports and Media Group), he now works as a manager and sports speaker, working with football academy stars and retired sports personnel to help them achieve careers in Cyber and transition into the tech industry.

Trainees on the Skills Bootcamp course will be able to benefit from specialist IT and Cyber training from BIT Training, as well as Brian Deane’s unique motivational and employability expertise, harnessed from his 30+ year career as a professional football player.

Ben Franklin, chief technology officer of BIT Training, said: “The tech industry is desperate for people, who are skilled in IT and Cyber roles, and these careers are often highly paid, resilient to changes in the economy, due to reasons such as a recession or pandemic, and provide attractive remote or hybrid working options.

“BIT Training is passionate about supporting people’s careers and it is great to see the success of the previous Skills Bootcamps, from which we have already placed learners into highly-paid tech roles. We look forward to meeting the new learners on our upcoming Skills Bootcamp and supporting them on their journey to their future careers.”

Brian Deane said: “In recent years, I have made it my mission to support people in their career development, particularly footballers and academy stars who are looking to move into high-value roles after their sporting careers.

“Whether they come from a sporting background or not, and want to upskill, develop essential employability skills and take the first step into a successful new career, I am delighted to join forces with BIT Training to help them make these dreams a reality.”

The BIT Training Skills Bootcamp will be offering the opportunity to join throughout the year. The courses available offer exciting development opportunities in industries that are currently seeking skilled professionals. Learners are guaranteed an interview with a local employer once their training is complete.

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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