The initiative was originally launched in March 2015 and has catered to over 1,300 participants.
The expansion will see the BBC Academy, Metropolitan College Belfast and Accenture take the training initiative to Northern Ireland.
The traineeship caters to unemployed 16-24 year-olds, looking to gain digital skills to improve their chances at long-term employment. The BBC Academy has partnered with 26 Training Providers throughout the UK. Recruitment is scheduled throughout August, with an initial course date of September 12th.
Jessica Cecil, Controller of BBC Make It Digital, says:
“BBC Make it Digital aims to work with partners to inspire a new generation to build their digital skills and reach their potential. We are delighted that young people in Northern Ireland will be taking part in these Make it Digital traineeships which we hope will open new doors for them."
Gavin Mann, global broadcast industry lead at Accenture, says:
“We are passionate about getting young people into employment and our involvement with the BBC programme aligns with our own Skills to Succeed initiative, whereby Accenture will equip three million people with the skills to get a job or build a business by 2020. Initiatives like Make it Digital are critical if we are to get younger people excited about the opportunities open to them, and a wonderful opportunity to build new skills in Media and Digital as well as the confidence to pursue their careers.”
Glen McMahon, Employability Manager, Belfast Met College, says:
“We are delighted to be partnering with the BBC in their Make it Digital Campaign. This traineeship creates and provides a fantastic opportunity for our young people to learn, get creative, gain confidence and connect with employers within the digital media sector in this fast growing sector.”
Visit Metropolitan College Belfast online for further information.
