Version 1 Early Careers
Are you ready to embark on your pioneering journey and make real change happen through the power of cutting-edge technology?
Ready to take charge of your future and kick-start a career in tech?
We want to unlock the amazing and the potential in our early careers associates. We designed our Digital Academies precisely for this reason, to provide the best training in the latest technologies, empowering you to deliver transformational change for our customers. We partner with leading training providers and academic institutes to create bespoke academies that let you develop your academy-specific skill sets and earn industry-recognised certifications.
Over a 21-month programme, you’ll be supported by our Early Careers team to complete a 12-week hybrid technical and consultancy skills training programme
When your initial training is successfully completed, you’ll be assigned to your Version 1 team and paired with a buddy. We help you settle in and meet all the people you need to help you succeed in your journey.
We welcome applications from recent graduates, college and university leavers, and people considering a change in career.
Technical excellence
Agile methodology
Effective soft skills
Creative thinking
Early Careers Programme
Entry level academy (12 weeks learning)
Your initial phase will involve learning and virtual classroom-based training, discussion sessions, workshops and experiential learning supported by Version 1 experts and senior management
Entry level programme (18 months)
Once you’re assigned to your project or team, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice and engage in meaningful tasks that contribute to your professional and technical growth. Additionally, you’ll participate in courses aimed at enhancing your professional and technical skills to further support your development.
Continuous support
Throughout your time at Version 1, you will receive ongoing support, including one-to-one career coaching and regular meetings with peers from your cohort. You will have access to our dynamic development programme designed to assist you in reaching your career goals. Everyone is assigned a buddy and mentor to ensure you are fully supported in your journey.
What makes our Early Careers Programme so special?
We invest in our people and our Early Careers Programme is just part of a continuous learning and development journey. Our company culture promotes wellness and learning through programmes, resources and benefits that help our employees design their own rewarding pathway to the career that’s right for them.
Get Rewarded For Your Work
During the initial 12-week training period – you will be paid a monthly training salary.
Upon successful completion of your training, you will have at least 3 salary reviews, with the expectation that you will see an increase in salary of 20% from your first day.
Additionally, every year we share up to 1/5th of our profits with our people through our quarterly profit share scheme.
We’re also certified for multiple years across all our locations as a Great Place to Work, we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for everyone to be their amazing self.
Award Winning Focus
Version 1 is extremely proud to have been awarded a Princess Royal Training Award from HRH The Princess Royal and cityandguildsprog AETI for our outstanding commitment to learning and development
This award endorses the positive impact our Early Careers Programme has had on both our organisation and our people. The highly customised programme has been developed by the Early Careers team to support the vision of Version 1 and to ensure that all our Early Careers Associates receive the best start to their careers at Version 1.
Meet some of our associates
Testimonials from associates
“I joined the Version 1 Early Careers Programme in July 2023 and am now approaching the end of my first 6 months of the 21-month programme. Prior to the programme, I had been out of the industry for over five years, so it was crucial for me to get back into the swing of things. The skills I acquired during the training were essential for my current position working with Java. The Java training provided an excellent foundation to help me feel more confident as I transitioned into my role. The soft skills we learned were incredibly useful in integrating myself into the team.
I believe that the presentation training helped me to better articulate my questions and concerns to my line-manager and colleagues. I earned both Cisco’s Cybersecurity certification and the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. I have also received the LFC131: Green Software for Practitioners from The Linux Foundation, and I’m now in the process of preparing for the Oracle OCA Java exam. Having the support of the Early Careers team was amazing. It gave me a sense of comfort to know that I had someone to assist me on this journey.”
Tanise Carvalho, Early Careers Associate, Dublin, Ireland
“Transitioning from a 20-year teaching career to the tech industry was a leap of faith. Yet, my experience with Version 1’s Early Careers Programme has surpassed all expectations. The rigorous curriculum covered diverse domains: cyber security, business analysis, backend Java, and storytelling for business. Each module provided invaluable insights and practical skills, essential for my successful transition.
Despite challenges, the hands-on learning approach fostered growth. The programme’s support structure played a pivotal role. Mentorship, guidance, and company-wide initiatives eased my integration into the tech culture. I’m eager to contribute to projects aligned with Version 1’s core values and inspire the next generation through a Community First initiative. My transformative journey equips me to thrive in the tech industry.”
Alana Barrett-Frew, Early Careers Associate, Birmingham, UK
“In 2022, I joined the Version 1 Early Careers Programme through the Women TechStart Programme. The 21-month programme commenced with an intensive 12-week training curriculum focused on enhancing our technical skills. We began with foundational concepts and gradually delved into programming, cybersecurity, and software testing. Upon completing the initial three months, I earned certifications from Cisco (CyberOps Associate), Microsoft (Azure Data Fundamentals), and ISTQB (Software Tester). Subsequently, I secured a position as a DBA Associate Consultant for the Department of Transport at Version 1.
Throughout my journey, the Early Careers team provided invaluable support, enabling me to excel in my role and advance my career. I received recognition both within Version 1 and beyond, including a nomination for the ‘Diversity in Tech Award,’ a moment of immense pride. Today, as a people manager, I oversee a new cohort of early career graduates.”
Nancy Hendy, Early Careers Associate, Dublin, Ireland
