Calco
No study background in IT, but aspirations to start a career in this field? It's possible at Calco!
Yes, that’s right. Even without an IT study background or IT work experience, you have the opportunity to start a career in what is currently the most innovative business sector. We believe that all your previous experiences will contribute to your future IT career. You get paid from day 1 and you receive a fixed contract. Curious about the possibilities of the Calco IT traineeship? We are happy to tell you more.
About the traineeship
In about 2 years' time, you get the chance to learn about and grow in the field of IT. During the first 2 months of your Calco traineeship journey you receive training in our internal training center in Amsterdam. We will teach you the most important IT basics. Next to these hard skills, you will also be coached in the further development of your soft skills at Calco. Is the training period over? Then you'll continue your training on-the-job at a top 200 company in the Netherlands. During this period, your personal coach (field manager) will visit you on a monthly basis so you can ask questions and – with their help - develop yourself further and realize your ambitions.
Automation:
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You will learn how to understand how several automating processes interact with applications. Also you will learn the language PowerShell.
Business IT:
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You control and support IT processes and projects, and become the link between IT and business. Certificates that you can obtain include ITIL Foundation and Scrum.
Data:
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You focus on managing, designing, and processing data sets and data storage. You will learn how to work with SQL, Power BI, and you will obtain in-depth knowledge of Excel.
Development:
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You will be building and customizing applications. You learn programming, for example in languages such as Java, Python or C#. You will also learn to work according to the Scrum method (Agile framework).
Infrastructure:
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This involves setting up or modifying an IT infrastructure to support IT services. You can obtain ITIL and Azure Fundamentals certificates.
Operations:
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If you choose operations, you will learn how to support and improve IT services. Also Management and ITIL Foundation or ASL2 will be part of your training.
Risk & Security:
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You keep the IT landscape safe for users and keep hackers out. You can obtain the Cyber and IT Security Foundation certificate and the ISMS certificate.
Testing:
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You examine, monitor and test functionalities in IT applications. You gain knowledge of multiple scripting languages and you can obtain the TMAP Suite Test Engineer certificate.
- You have a Bachelor's or a Master's degree. Your study background doesn't matter
- You want to develop yourself in IT
- You have a good command of the English language
- You can keep your head cool under pressure and enjoy working independently as well as in groups
- In possession of a work permit, included "Arbeid vrij toegestaan".
- You are prepared to travel and in some cases prepared to move for work
- The opportunity to find out which direction within IT is right for you
- A salary from day one, from deployment around €2500 gross per month
- A permanent contract from Calco
- Personal guidance in your development by your own field manager (coach)
- The opportunity to work and learn at a top corporate company in the Netherlands
- Various training possibilities at Calco
- A mileage allowance of €0,19 per kilometer or a public transportation fee during your training period. Are you going to work at one of our clients? You will then receive an NS Business card which you may also use privately and on weekends
Crash Course:
The first two weeks will be dominated by the Crash Course, during which you will learn the basics of IT. You'll be introduced to a variety of IT topics to get a general overview of the technical side (hard skills) e.g. programming, learning about infrastructure and working with databases, and analysing and leading processes. You'll also get started with obtaining Scrum and SQL certificates and get the opportunity to develop your knowledge on Azure Cloud and get your certificate.
Deep Dives
After you have mastered the IT basics, you will further specialize your knowledge during several Deep Dives. Don't worry, we'll support you choosing the right direction together. We will find what best fits your qualities, learning points, wishes and ambitions. Are you going to focus on management, data analysis or application development? Do you want to be a key player in the communication and management of projects on the cutting edge of IT and business? Do you want to focus on online security? Or do you want to code? The possibilities are endless in these directions, so we're confident we can find a role that fits you perfectly. Curious about the different possibilities? Check directions in IT above.
Match
During the training period we will get to know you well, which enables us to make the best match between you and a client. We look at a suitable role for you, but we also think it is important that there must be a fit between you and a client's corporate culture.
Secondment period:
You start your secondment period with the client. During this period, that will take about two years, your personal coach (fieldmanager) will visit you every month. Together you discuss your progress and talk about issues you encounter and how to solve them. Futhermore you talk about which training options are beneficial to your work (hard and soft skills) and how to follow these courses. Calco also organizes several events a year, so you can see your Calco colleagues and the trainees who were in your class.
Transition to the client:
After about two years, almost 90% of Calco trainees makes the switch to the client. However, this remains your own choice!