Amazon Career Choice

Amazon’s Career Choice programme is an education benefit that empowers Amazon employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. By partnering with Learning People to deliver training for high-demand careers, Amazon is proud to give eligible employees the tools they need to make a move and pursue their aspirations.

WHY CHOOSE MTC TRAINING?

As a trusted partner, MTC Training is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and training that aligns with Amazon Career Choice objectives. Our tailored programmes and experienced instructors ensure that your employees receive the support they need to succeed, both in their current roles and beyond.

WHAT WE OFFER

Expert guidance and support from industry professionals
Access to cutting-edge resources and tools to enhance learning outcomes

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The RMET Pre-apprenticeship and RME AAs Upskilling programme combines a range of essential modules to provide you with a well-rounded appreciation of engineering and the engineering profession. From technical skills to soft skills development and safety training, we cover all aspects necessary for success in the field.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Technical Training: Dive into topics such as automation and robotics, hand fitting and mechanical assembly.
Soft Skills Development: Enhance your communication, time management, and self-development skills, essential for success in the workplace.
Safety Training: Prioritise your safety with comprehensive training covering personal safety, health and safety regulations, and mental health awareness.

DYNAMIC LEARNING

Our programme offers a dynamic learning experience, combining traditional face-to-face instruction with online resources. This allows you to learn at your own pace and fit your studies around your existing commitments.

Manufacturing Efficiency Skills Bootcamp

HOW TO GET STARTED

For eligible employees, Amazon will pay up to 95% of tuition and fees (up to a yearly maximum) towards a certificate or diploma in qualified fields of study, leading to in-demand jobs. Please sign in to the Amazon Career Choice site to get your voucher and follow the steps to enrol for the course of your choice.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

To take part in this programme, it is crucial that you are able to join us in person at our training centre in Oxford during the following weeks:

21st July 2025 – 24th July 2025

20th October 2025 – 23rd October 2025

19th January 2026 – 22nd January 2026

If you are unable to join us during these weeks, please do not apply for the programme.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the programme:

You must have been living in the UK for two years.
You must have a two-year visa as a minimum.
You need to be able to communicate in English.
You should not be qualified higher than Level 3 in engineering and should not have completed a related engineering apprenticeship.

If you are not going to meet this eligibility criteria, please do not apply for the programme.

TIME OFF REQUIRED TO ATTEND IN PERSON TRAINING

Regarding the time off needed to attend the training, it is the learner’s (your) responsibility to book holidays or discuss adjustment of their work shift with your manager.

APPLY NOW!

Apply for admission through this Forms
Please wait for us to get in touch to confirm your eligibility for admission (this could take up to five working days)
Once confirmed you are eligible, you will need to request payment from Amazon Career Choice to confirm your place:

i. Visit A to Z and submit a payment request to MTC

ii. The request will be sent to MTC to confirm course level details, and either approve or deny the request.

iii. If approved, Amazon pays MTC directly!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact our team via email MTCTraining@the-mtc.org or phone 02476 701 801.

ACCOMODATION

Where required, the accommodation bookings for programme participants when attending the onsite sessions at MTC Training will be managed and paid for by the L&D Apprenticeship team. Travel costs to and from the MTC Training can be claimed back through Amazon’s Concur expense reimbursement system.

In order to qualify for the accommodation apprentices must live outside of 30 miles or 40 minutes travelling distance of the training centre (calculated from the home address that they have registered with Amazon). NOTE: It is likely that MTC Training and Amazon will prepay for rooms at the appropriate hotel.

TRAVEL

If participants cannot drive, then the journey time used will be the time it would take using public transport that would be required to arrive at the training centre before the scheduled start time each day. You would also receive a per diem of £25 per day for each day of training to cover for your meals.

Participants should contact their site GM’s assistant or HR (PXT) team to arrange for the booking of public transport for travel to and from MTC / Oxfordshire Advanced Skills if required, and to get the reimbursement of the per diem i.e. from the apprentices cost centre. Please review Amazon’s T&E policy here and familiarise yourself on how to claim travel costs here. NOTE: Travel costs is not covered by and should not be claimed for from Career Choice.

YOUR POINTS OF CONTACT

Anna Doherty – Customer Experience Manager

Anna manages the RMET Pre-Apprenticeship and RMET AA Upskilling Programme and is your primary point of contact for more information. Having worked at MTC for seven years in business analysis and communication roles, Anna currently manages the team that raises MTC Training’s awareness in local schools and recruits young talent to become MTC Training apprentices and supports our learner’s training journey through continuous improvement initiatives.

Dave Smedley – Commercial Training Manager

Dave is responsible for the content and practical elements of your training programme. Dave served as an Avionics Technician in the Royal Air Force for eight years before moving into the training sector, holding positions as Apprentice Trainer and Senior Trainer before taking on the role of Commercial Training Manager.

Andrew Tarplee – Commercial Training Assessor

Andrew is responsible for our commercial training and assessments. Andrew is a multi-skilled Engineer with over 30 years of experience in engineering and many years of experience in Senior Manager roles. As a Lean Sensei, Andrew has proven to maximise continuous improvement through his coaching capabilities, to undertake investigative analysis to provide strategy direction and change, embedding a lean culture in various industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Service and MOD.