Next Generation Learning
Modernizing our technology, infrastructure and security platforms requires colleagues to expand their skillsets, and stay curious. Our Next Generation Technology and Security strategies include delivering on test and learn disruptive technologies, automation and productivity efficiencies, application rationalization and more - all while protecting the core in a stable and resilient environment. We're accelerating future-focused capabilities through our NeXt Gen resources for colleagues.
Academies
Engineering Academies combine workshop-style training with real-world problem solving, during an intensive 2-3 week course. Topics include:
- Tech Made Ready
- Solution Architecture
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
- Software Engineering Accelerator
- Data Engineering
Badges
Badges are a progression of training for colleagues aspiring to build new skills and capabilities or refresh knowledge.
- 61 badges covering 33 topics
- 3,000+ badges awarded to 1,200+ colleagues
- Modern skillsets aligned to industry certifications including Cloud Engineering Test Automation, Blockchain, AI and Cyber Security
Development Days
Dedicated monthly development sessions around future-focused and business line driven topics including:
- Security
- Learning & Development
- Jira Cloud
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Strategy
- Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Leadership learning addressed with:
- Manager "Playbook" Sessions
- Subject Matter Expertise Assignments
- Coaching and Facilitating Academies
- Ezra, EzraX and other executive coaching engagements
Extra Opportunities
- Business Acumen Program
- Supporting industry certifications for colleagues
- Leading & participating in hackathons
- Data & Analytics Academy
- Lunch & Learns (1 hour speed learning)
- Citizens Leadership Academy
- Bootcamps
Harnessing Emerging Technologies
- Implementing cutting-edge technology tools to enhance the work and employee experience - including the use of:
- Generative AI tools
- Coding Copilots
- AWS & Azure Cloud Technologies
- Kafka