Whether you want to embark on a new career in connectivity, or are looking to upskill yourself in a new area, below are a bank of resources to support you on your journey.
Recommended Resources
Our Supplier Directory lists a range of regional and national training providers, covering everything from introductory courses to advanced qualifications.
There are a number of regional boot camps that can be found throughout the UK - a simple Google search for "telecoms boot camp in X region" will deliver you results.
Alternatively, you can find out about fully funded government boot camps here.
Apprenticeships offer a fantastic chance to build on-the-job experience in the sector. You can find general information on apprenticeships on the UK Government website. To find a suitable apprenticeship for you we recommend exploring:
- Rate my Apprenticeship
- Find Apprenticeships
- UCAS
- Indeed
- The Institute of Telecoms Professionals (ITP)
- Specific organisations such as BT, Vodafone and Virgin Media O2.
Those embarking on their career may find suitable roles at companies of all sizes across the sector. However, some of the larger companies who offer dedicated graduate programmes, placements and internships incIude:
There are a number of ways you can find your ideal job in connectivity:
- Search on key job sites like Indeed, Get My First Job, Jobsite, Adzuna and Total Jobs
- Search on specialist job sites like Engineering Jobs and Techno Jobs
- If you have a particular company in mind, look at the careers section on their website, and follow them on social media including LinkedIn to stay alert to new job postings
- Engage with recruitment agencies who specialise in supporting the telecoms and connectivity sector, such as Manpower and Hamilton Barnes