Tech Career Accelerator
Empowering students with essential employability skills and personalised coaching to earn industry‑recognised Microsoft Learn digital credentials.
What's involved?
This programme is an opportunity for students interested in a tech career to gain both valuable employability skills and advice, as well as technical training to achieve Microsoft credentials.
Students will participate in 5 x 1.5hrs employability sessions led by a Talent Foundry facilitator covering topics such as:
- Smart goal setting
- Networking
- Writing CVs and cover letters
- Preparing for interviews
They will also participate in 6 x 2hrs tech sessions led by University Academy 92, a Microsoft accredited university, gaining a foundational understanding of the three core trends shaping today’s tech careers, from learning how the internet is powered, to how machines perceive the world, and finally, how to protect digital assets from global threats. Topics covered include:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cloud computing
- Cyber Security
Who's this suitable for?
This programme is available to students who will be in Years 12 - 13, or S5 - S6 in Scotland, in September 2026. Student must be interested in a career in tech.
Students must commit to attending all 11 sessions.
Where is this delivered?
Online via Microsoft Teams
Gatsby benchmarks
Learning from career and labour market information
Encounters with employers and employees
Encounters with further and higher education
Make an enquiry
Step 1 - Phone our Schools Engagement Team
Phone our Schools Engagement Team on 0207 148 0934 to check eligibility*.
*Places are allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis to schools in our target cohort (higher than average numbers of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding).