Eight weeks of employer-led preparation, then four weeks of paid work experience — with support until you’re employed.Open across South Wales
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
Registration for every route is handled on the VIBE Amplified programme site.
Build practical AI or cybersecurity skills and progress towards paid workplace experience.
Apply as an individual(opens in a new tab)Host a paid placement, contribute a real business challenge or recruit from the developing talent pipeline.
Become an employer or host(opens in a new tab)Point eligible people in your network or community towards a practical route into technology.
Refer someone(opens in a new tab)Work with the programme as a trusted community, education, training or support partner.
Partner with us(opens in a new tab)Funded and delivered in partnership
Funded by
VIBE Amplified is funded by the UK Government through TechLocal, part of the TechFirst programme, with Innovate UK as the government’s delivery partner.
Visit the TechFirst programme(opens in a new tab)Delivery partner
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, runs the funding competition and administers the grant on behalf of the UK Government.
Visit Innovate UK(opens in a new tab)Delivered with
Community, employer, and training partners co-delivering the South Wales programme.
Technical delivery partner and anchor employer
Community outreach and inclusion
Pastoral and wellbeing support
Language, advice and advocacy
Accredited training and learner support
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions we hear most often from applicants, employers and referral partners.
Still unsure? Register your interest(opens in a new tab)Take the next step
Join the programme, host a placement or help someone in your community find a practical route into AI or cybersecurity.