risual academy brochure

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welcome and overview
This Apprenticeship is part of the brand new risual academy.
risual limited is a fast growing consulting services business
and managed services provider delivering IT solutions and
engagement services to the public sector, commercial and
corporate organisations.
risual is proud to be working with Stafford College to develop
risual academy, a brand new venture to provide individuals with
fantastic apprenticeships and great opportunities.
“Becoming an apprentice at risual has given me the opportunity
to learn from industry professionals in order to hopefully follow
in their footsteps.”
Jared Wheatley
Software Engineer Apprentice
background to risual
risual limited have a genuine passion and commitment to
provide interesting, challenging and rewarding apprenticeships.
It seeks applications from individuals who are keen to work
hard, develop and succeed to exploit the opportunities available
during the apprenticeship including a training programme
in addition to NVQ Level 3, support to achieve specific
professional and/or technical qualifications in a real life
working environment.
Additionally, risual prides itself on being a great place to work
recently achieving Investors in People and Best Companies
To Work For (3 star accreditation) plus a social aspect including
pizza nights, pool table, table tennis and more. To demonstrate
our commitment to successful Apprenticeships, successful
applicants can expect to receive a higher than average wage
of over £200 per week.
“During my time at risual, I have expanded my knowledge in
many different areas of IT. I like the challenges that come with
the job, and enjoy the family atmosphere.”
Jaimie Korik-Read
Support Engineer Apprentice
risual academy description
risual academy is a new and exciting
partnership with Stafford College
and risual limited.
It provides motivated and driven students
the opportunity to complete a Level 3
Apprenticeship whilst working in a fast paced,
dynamic and expanding company.
risual academy provides a newly refurbished
learning zone incorporating risual styled
working environment providing the latest
technology and software, replicating that of
risual head office.
case studies
and progression
risual recognise the contribution employees
make to the success of the company and
is committed to making the most effective
use of the talents and skills of its workforce
and to helping all employees maximise the
contribution they can make.
Daniel Davies, Support Team Lead
Hi, I’m Daniel Davies, risual was my first experience of working in IT, I started working here
when I was seventeen, as a Junior Support Engineer. It has been great to grow as risual has.
My current role as Support Team lead at risual involves managing the Support queue,
make sure all cases are up to date and customers have been updated, manage the internal
infastructure and be an escaltation point for the support team.
Due to my career at risual I have been able to buy my first home at the age of twenty two,
I’m grateful for the opportunity the risual Apprenticeship scheme has given me and I’m
looking forward to progressing my career here.
how to apply
There are different ways you can apply for an Intermediate
Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web and Telecoms
Professionals with risual.
Step 1
Contact Stafford College:
Tel: 01785 223800
Email: enquiries@staffordcoll.ac.uk
Step 2
Contact risual:
Email: careers@risual.com
Step 3
Apply online at: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
Apprenticeship programme
An Apprenticeship is an exciting and highly
respected route into a skilled and rewarding
career with risual limited.
As an Apprentice of risual academy, you’ll
work towards NVQ Level 3 while becoming an
employee of a company who want to invest
time, effort and money into developing your
talent. Achievement of specialist technical
qualifications will be part of your role such
as Microsoft Certified Subject Expert (MCSE)
along with business and personal skills.
The majority of your time will be spent on live
projects at risual head office but you will also
attend lessons at Stafford College to enhance
your theoretical knowledge of your job and
your English and Maths.
why work for risual
Some of the cool things in addition to the regular benefits
include monthly pizza nights, to enjoy an evening of fun in our
offices playing pool, table tennis or simply chilling out on the
bean bags, as well as quarterly summits packed with activities,
annual fun days and a fantastic Christmas party.
This is in addition to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays,
good salary, private medical insurance and training.
“Whilst working as an apprentice at risual I have been
able to improve on my current knowledge in marketing
and IT. I am really enjoying my time here, and am very
grateful for this opportunity.”
Mollie Sutton
Marketing Apprentice
»t: 0845 680 0077
»f: 01785 226555
»e: enquiries@risual.com
»w:www.risual.com
risual Limited
risual House, Parker Court
Staffordshire Technology Park
Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0WP