Eight weeks of employer-led preparation, followed by four weeks of paid work experience and continued support towards employment.Built for talented people across South Wales who have not yet had the right opportunity.
From VIBE to VIBE Amplified
VividBlock’s original VIBE initiative helped young people gain practical experience through real technology projects and mentoring.
VIBE Amplified expands that model into structured AI and cybersecurity pathways, paid workplace experience and continued support towards employment across South Wales.
Explore the original VIBE initiativeThe pathway
Apply and identify the route that best matches your interests and goals.
Complete eight weeks of employer-led AI or cybersecurity preparation.
Put your skills into practice through four weeks of paid work experience.
Continue with mentoring, employer matching and career support.
Two career pathways
Pathway 01
Use AI to build, improve and automate practical digital solutions.
Pathway 02
Protect organisations by monitoring networks, assessing threats and responding clearly.
Learn through real work
Built around real people
For eligible people in South Wales who want to build a career in AI or cybersecurity but have not yet had the right opportunity.
Leaving education or another programme without a clear next step into technology.
Looking for a new sector or a career with stronger progression.
Rebuilding confidence and experience after time away.
Connected through an organisation you already know and trust.
Practical support
Technical delivery partner
VividBlock connects technical learning to the workplace — from preparation and facilities to real projects and employer relationships.
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Employer-led AI and cybersecurity learning.
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A focused environment for practical development.
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Genuine challenges that turn learning into experience.
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Introductions, mentoring and routes into work.
Take part
Build practical AI or cybersecurity skills and progress towards paid workplace experience.
Register your interestHost a paid placement, contribute a real business challenge or recruit from the developing talent pipeline.
Discuss employer involvementRefer eligible people or work with the programme as a trusted community, education or support partner.
Refer or partner with usFunded and delivered in partnership
Approved logo and acknowledgement to be added
Lead organisation and community engagement partner
Technical delivery partner and anchor employer
Frequently asked questions
Take the next step
Join the programme, host a placement or help someone in your community find a practical route into AI or cybersecurity.