AI & Data Academy with EY

Assured Skills (DFE); Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is offering an eight-week intensive training course, the AI & Data Academy, in Belfast. Participants will gain industry-recognized qualifications in AI, cloud, and data-related skills, along with a £180 weekly training allowance. Successful candidates will be guaranteed an interview for a Technology Consulting role within a global firm. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a Foundation Degree, and meet eligibility criteria to join the program.

Benefits

Weekly training allowance of £180

Support for travel and childcare costs

Responsibilities

• The academy provides practical knowledge and real-world experience.

Skills

Foundation Degree in any discipline

Foundation Degree in a STEM discipline

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

Education

Foundation Degree or above

Job description

The AI & and Data Academy with EY is an eight-week intensive training course. Training will be a blend of onsite and online learning delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC). If you are selected for the academy, you will receive practical skills, training and industry recognised qualifications in areas such as, AI, cloud and data fundamentals, data management, data visualisation and business analysis. Applications for the AI & Data Academy with EY are now open, with 20 training places available. Those taking part will get a weekly training allowance of £180 for the length of the academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare costs where people qualify. If you successfully complete the academy, you will be guaranteed an interview for a Technology Consulting role within EY. However, successful completion of the academy is not a guarantee of gaining employment. You must be at least 18 or over. You must have been awarded at least a foundation degree in any subject at the point of application. You must have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application and not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this status will be required to progress to interview. You must have appropriate IT access to link to the online tuition. The selection process will entail completion of an online assessment and an in-person interview. Interviews will be conducted between 03 February and 05 February 2026. The Academy training commences on Monday 02 March 2026 and finishes on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Applicants should be available to attend full-time, in person for the entire duration of the training period and any pre-scheduled commitments should be listed in your application. Applicants need to be able to commit to the full-time training as outlined above and be available for any on-site training that is required.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• The AI & Data Academy with EY is a training course providing practical knowledge and real world experience.

Skills and Qualifications

• You must hold a Foundation Degree or above in any discipline at the point of application.
• A Foundation Degree or above in a STEM discipline.
• As EY work with global clients, some of the roles will require candidates to hold a valid right to work in both the UK and EU.
• Be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Further Information

Applications are welcome from everyone who meets the essential criteria and are particularly welcome from persons returning to work from a period of caring for their children or other family members.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025