Code Division - Digital Skills
Working in partnership with industry and third sector organisations, we intend to create a learner centred cyber skills program designed to support refugees into secure job roles.

The program comprises of SQA PDA Qualification (Level 8) in Cyber Resilience as well as embedded core skills development in Communication, Collaboration, Critical and Creative thinking.

This holistic approach is designed to empower the participant and develop a growth mindset using the principles of design thinking, social and emotional learning, and STEAM Education.

15 Weeks

16 Learners

Cyber Skills Program
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Tech Bootcamps

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Rigid Schedule

Flexible Learning

Intensive Training

Self-Paced and Tailored to You

Group-Based Approach

Individualised Curriculum

Non-Standardised

SQA Accredited

Higher Costs of Tuition

Free for Eligible Learners

5 PILLAR PROGRAM

PRE PROGRAM SUPPORT

Initital assessment for Business English, technical skills, work experience by experts. Assessed for additional support and well Being health checks. Creation of Individual Learning Plan in collaboration with learner.

DIGITAL SKILLS

Demand led program offers the latest technologies and methodologies; in Data Analysis, User Centred Design and Web Development, Cyber Security and Digital Marketing.

BUSINESS ENGLISH

Boosts employability and improves communication. Breaks down cultural barriers, increases confidence and supports integration in the workplace.

WELL BEING

Trauma-informed and following VUCA education to inform teaching and learning strategies. Providing support workshops; mental health, mindfulness yoga and art therapy.

SOFT SKILLS

Develop skills including communication, time management, collaboration, empathy, critical thinking and entrepreneurial skills.

WORK BASED LEARNING

Working collabratively, Utilising collaboration tools. Creating an e-portoflio of work. Real world projects, expert talks, Industry mentoring and internships opportunities.

POST PROGRAM

Progress assessed: Avant Assessment, SQA Qualifications, competency framework. Provision of learner-centred support into permanent employment/Internships/Apprenticeships/Returner Programs.

Design Process of Our Courses

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Over the last 6 months we have engaged with Refugee communities throughout Scotland and built up a network of organisations commited to supporting refugees into work.

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How we can all help

We have a proven track record of supporting disadvantaged groups into employment through the delivery of innovative skills programs. We understand that underserved and minoritised communities face barriers to accessing high-quality education, and are proud to say that an amazing 76% of our alumni placed into digital roles are Women.

Skilled refugees have a positive economic impact both economically and socially. Let's work together to ensure that we provide adequate support and opportunities to displaced communities, providing them with the tools to rebuild and thrive, not just survive.

To find out more and how you can help, contact:


digitalempowerment@codedivision.co.uk

Previous Programs

Data Accelerator Program (16 Weeks)
LEVEL 5

2 Cohorts - Refugees/ disadvantaged groups
16 Week program designed to develop analytic, collaborative, and creative problem-solving skills. Using business applications (Excel, Power BI), programming (Python) and applied statistics. The program finished with a 6-week work project for third sector organisation.
Learners ended up in job roles with DC Thomson, Public Health Scotland, Morgan Stanley, Nat West, Scottish Power, CGI, NHS Lothians, University of Warwick

Digital Empowerment Program (6 Weeks)
LEVEL 4

1 Cohort: Ukrainian Refugees
We created a bespoke program for Ukrainian women. Designed and delivered by a core team of educators experts with an understanding of learner-centred approaches, the VUCA model and trauma informed practice along with data and digital skills.
Learners ended up in job roles with Scottish Power, Hilton Hotels, Arnold Clark, JP Morgan, KPMG, college and university courses.

Women Returner Program (6 Weeks)
LEVEL 4

8 Cohorts: Women returning to work
Program designed to develop soft skills in communication, empathy, and critical thinking and how to use digital and data to drive change. Utilising the most up to business tools, technologies, and methodologies the program embedded an accredited PDA award in Data Science.
Learners ended up in job roles with Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Scottish Power, Leidos, Edinburgh City Council, Scottish Government.

Software Development Program (15 Weeks)
LEVEL 5

1 Cohort - Disadvantaged groups
Providing a supportive environment for participants to excel in the dynamic world of software development. Learners immersed themselves in Java programming, PHP development, SQL and database management. The program finished with a real-world project.
Learners ended up in job roles with Leidos, CGI, Scottish Government, Sky, Morgan Stanley.

Digital Marketing Essentials (8 Weeks)
LEVEL 4

2 Cohorts: Sole traders/Disadvantaged Groups
Program designed to introduce learners to digital marketing. Brand & Audience, Effective Copy Writing, Social Media, Customer Journey & UX, Content Creation and Data Driven Marketing. The course finished by developing digital market strategy for third sector organisation.
Learners ended up as self employed digital marketers. Organisations increased productivity and income.

Web Development Program (15 Weeks)
LEVEL 5

2 Cohorts - Refugees/Disadvantaged groups
Participants embarked on a program learning languages like PHP, Java Script, SQL and frameworks like Angular and React. Introducing industry collaboration methodologies UX Design and Agile. The program completed by a web project for a third sector organisation.
Learners ended up as self employed Web Developers, BBC, Scottish Power, Nat West and different Start Ups.
ENGAGE

The first step is engagement to initiate collaboration between organisations. Explore ways to reframe the problem, start to ideate solutions and iterate towards better answers.

FUND

These programs need funding. Organisations can support this through sponsorship, community benefits money or indirectly by booking training with us.

DESIGN

We need to design flexible and inclusive programs that are people-centred. Working on program design together organisations can ensure these are tailored to meet their skills shortages.

SUPPORT

Corporate and community support we receive makes all the difference. You could support through mentoring, workshops, providing work experience (internships) and to contribute to program delivery.

EMPLOY

Our end goal is to support learners with good quality jobs. That could be offering them positions directly or adapting existing programs to be more flexible (Returner, Apprenticeships or Graduate).

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