Direct Tech Training Scotland Ltd

We're back for another workshop 🎉 Join us on Monday 8th July from 6pm. This time we're going to be hosted by Direct Tech Training Scotland Ltd 🎉 No prior coding experience is required to take part in our sessions. As a student you will be working with an experienced developer to improve your coding skills or cover the basics. All that in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment. Refreshments such as pizza is on us! 🍕 Make sure to RSVP to secure your spot and mark the date in your calendar using the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqXTsR2n Spread the word and share this post with anyone who could benefit from this amazing experience. If you have any questions contact Kasia Banas Dr Pawel Orzechowski Pat Graczyk Christopher Oldnall

We are running several FREE taster sessions in Software Development over the next few weeks. Grab your tickets here: Mon 29th April at 4:30-5:30pm https://lnkd.in/ejUss6E8 Wed 1st May at 4:30-5:30pm https://lnkd.in/eDYvVf8H Wed 8th May at 4:30-5:30pm https://lnkd.in/eVxSaXaF See you there!🤩 ScotlandIS Skills Development Scotland

Want to learn about the strategic advantage of Modern Apprenticeships? Read all about it in our Business Scotland feature! https://lnkd.in/eSDkwf9U Get in touch to see if your existing or new staff are eligible for full or partial funding from Skills Development Scotland. We have new SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority frameworks in software development and IT Infrastructure🤩

Loved being a guest speaker on this webinar yesterday with Skills Development Scotland and Digital Skills Education! Discussing different options individuals have to upskill their digital skills in Scotland💻 Directpartners.co.uk

Great post from Karen Meechan and ScotlandIS! We are delighted to be one of the solutions to reducing the tech skills gap in Scotland. Get in touch, we are looking for partners to work with in 2024! Directpartners.co.uk #directtech #skillsgap

Are you considering a #careerchange, thinking about re-entering the workforce, or aiming to future-proof your skill set? Learn how #upskilling and #reskilling in #digitalskills could not only boost your current career, but also pave the way for exciting new opportunities. Digital Skills Education are hosting a webinar for Skills Development Scotland on Tuesday 20th February, 11am - 12pm. They’ll explain the different upskilling options open to you including free resources, online learning, bootcamps, college courses, and apprenticeships. Hear inspiring stories from our guests: Carnoustie Golf Links, FD Intelligence, QA Ltd , School of Automation and Direct Tech Training Scotland Ltd This session is ideal for anyone interested in upskilling to work in the #technology sector or the wider #digitaleconomy . This includes school leavers, recent graduates, people not currently in employment, people looking to rejoin the workforce, career advisors, digital champions, and workplace learning coordinators. You don't need to be a tech expert to benefit. Scotland’s digital economy covers all sectors (it’s not just technology companies) - and digital skills underpin a variety of roles. Debbie McCutcheon Claire Gillespie Janice Andrew Ketty Lawrence https://lnkd.in/eZCvC-tz

Thanks for the mention Ceri Shaw, a fantastic post highlighting the Tech Skills shortage and lack of diverse talent we are facing in Scotland! We deliver SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority Tech Modern Apprenticeships funded by Skills Development Scotland. Keep an eye out for our Software Development Bootcamp coming soon👀 Get in touch if you'd like to join our team, we are currently hiring for several roles! directpartners.co.uk #DirectTech #ModernApprenticeships #Bootcamp #SkillsShortage

🎉National Apprenticeship Week🎉 Our frameworks: 🌟Software Development 🌟IT and Networking 🌟Digital Applications 🌟Digital Marketing 🌟Business Admin 🌟Sports 🌟Playwork 🌟Social services children & young people 🌟Management #NAW2024 #ModernApprenticeship #DirectPartners

We are delighted to have been invited on this webinar hosted by Digital Skills Education and Skills Development Scotland!🌟 We’ll be discussing different upskilling and reskilling options for individuals looking to improve their digital skills! #DirectTech #SDS #upskilling #digitalskills #technology

I never expected to start my own business. It wasn't on my life goals or even a vague aspiration. I just didn't think I would enjoy it and I couldn't see what I could bring that someone else didn't have already. Then the company I worked for went into liquidation 😢 and everything changed. I looked around for jobs, but I couldn't see myself going back to being a cog in the wheel in a corporate after having had almost two years at such a mission driven company. I still thought I just needed to find the right place to work. Until two people approached me to help them out. One was Direct Tech Training Scotland Ltd who wanted to fill the gap left by my old place of work (CodeClan) and the other was Kirsty Bathgate with some fascinating customer research. I was happy to help out with both. I thought it would tide me over until that job I was looking for came along. Then I started to realise I loved what I was doing. And that people needed what I could bring - 20 years of technical expertise and leadership, aligning development and product to build fantastic teams that "build the right thing" as well as "building the thing right". The more I networked, the more convinced I became there was a real need I could fill and the more excited I became hearing all the founder stories, their business ideas and passions. So Thistle Labs Ltd came into being and my role changed to Fractional CTO (I didn't even know that was a thing 6 months ago!). I'm loving what I do. Helping people and solving problems is what I do best. I love the buzz from figuring out a suitable MVP, solving a tech issue or guiding people along their tech journey. In 6 months, I've mentored aspiring CTOs, advised on MVP designs, planned a pilot launch to test product market fit and supported Direct Tech Training Scotland Ltd to build a new bootcamp and connect with Scottish employers. I never would have imagined myself doing this job, but I love it and whilst I dearly wish CodeClan still existed, I don't regret where I have ended up. For other founders out there - did you always imagine yourself running a business or, like me, did it take you by surprise? Female Founders Rise