1 min reading

Do you need a degree to work in tech?

Mr Williams is an apprentice at Virgin O2, one of around 740,400 apprentices across England.

For school leavers who don't want to - or can't - go to university, apprenticeships offer an alternative route into many tech companies.

Mr Williams joined Virgin Media O2 as a cyber security apprentice, a year and a half ago. Before that, he got A levels in IT and cyber security at college, and then went on to work at a different college in IT, primarily offering helpdesk support.

Now, Mr Williams is responsible for setting up, maintaining and monitoring security systems at Virgin Media O2, for both network and data centre infrastructure.

He's become a go-to-person if there is an problem in the Intrusion Prevention System, which monitors the network for unauthorised activities.

Share this resource


Keep Reading

Students

The latest degree apprenticeships

Check out some of the brilliant businesses offering degree apprenticeships within a 50-minute train or car ride from Bucks.

article
4 min reading
Students

Ever wondered what an engineer does?

Answer a few short questions and find out how YOUR skills and passions could lead to an exciting job in the future.

article
1 min reading
High Performance Engineering
Students
Graduates

Zenopa - Degree Level Apprenticeship - Business

This programme is designed for early career talent who may have recently finished Sixth Form or college to kickstart there life in the worki...

article
5 min reading
Financial and Professional Services
Students

Investment Product Development Apprentice

A great opportunity to start your career in Investment Product Development as an apprentice at Fidelity.

article
1 min reading
Financial and Professional Services

Help and support

Not sure what you’re
looking for?

For additional help and
support

Contact Us