ReadyForIT is the course dedicated to refugees interested in a career in IT
If you are interested in becoming a professional in Cybersecurity and IT Support

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Target

Based in Italy and between 19 and 34 years old, who are:​

  • With fragile financial and/or social backgrounds
  • Possibly with higher education or university degree
  • With backgrounds, work experience or desire, passion, attitude to work in IT​
  • Unemployed or working part time and willing to start an IT career​ 
  • Fluent in English (both spoken and written), for migrants and refugees also basic Italian is required (minimum B1) 
  • For migrants and refugees: a valid “permesso di soggiorno” (work permit) or in the process of issuing​ is required.
The upcoming event
  • The total commitment is approximately 500 hours (5-6 hours per day are required). 
  • ZOOM meetings will take place from Monday to Friday at varying times between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM, and the schedule will be communicated at the beginning of the course. 
  • To successfully complete the course, it is mandatory to attend 80% of the meetings
  • The course provides the opportunity to obtain international Cisco "Essentials" certificates in IT, Networks, and Cybersecurity, with the support of Certified Cisco Instructors. 
  • Career opportunities include IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Specialist, Cyber Security Analyst, and SOC Analyst.

 

At the moment there are no courses scheduled to start, fill out the form to receive updates on upcoming appointments.

Basic Equipment
  • Laptops (refurbished)​
  • Individual support by professional coaches and mentors ​
  • Rosetta Stone licenses to improve Italian language​, if needed.
Graduation day
June 2023