Leading internet service provider, Internet for Business (IFB), has been chosen to participate in a video project that aims to encourage school leavers to consider a career in IT. The Big Ambition Scotland project is ran by e-skills.com, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology, and aims to inspire youngsters to find out more about the IT sector with a series of case study videos. IFB is the only internet service provider and the only company in Aberdeen to film a case study. The video will be showcased on the Big Ambition website and illustrates the products and services IFB offer and provides further insight into the industry.
Big Ambition is an innovative programme that endeavours to attract teenagers towards education and careers within the IT sector. It focuses on helping 14 to 19 year olds make informed decisions in way that is accessible and interesting. Thirty two companies have been selected to create a case study which consists of a four minute video. The film focuses on the day to day running of the company, and gives viewers an insight into what working for IFB would involve.
IFB Operations Director Graeme Gordon says, "We are the only company in Aberdeen to be featured in this project and the only internet service provider, so it is great that we have the opportunity to encourage young people to join our industry. IFB is a forward thinking, rapidly growing organisation and this provides us with the ability to offer the highest levels of service and training and it is fantastic that we have the chance to inspire people to join the industry."
He continues, "Attracting the right people in the business is a key objective for us as our business is continuing to develop. Our staff are responsible for designing and managing some very complex network and security services which are critical to the operation of our own and our clients business. It’s vital that we get it right first time and this is where skills, expertise and team work comes into play. This is why it is important to us to get young people interested in IT as early as possible, and to show them how varied and exciting the industry can be."
To watch the IFB Case Study video and find out more about Big Ambition Scotland visit http://www.bigambitionscotland.com.
IFB, founded in 1996, is a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) and provides ICT infrastructure for businesses across the UK. IFB continues to be an ISP market leader and has made a £10 million investment in the creation of a new, high specification data centre which will be unique in Scotland. The 14000 sq ft state-of-the-art centre will support on the technology, best practice and infrastructure design. IFB can be contacted on 0845 270 2101 or geton@ifb.net.
