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Exclusive Wimbledon Summer Placement with IBM – Open to Tech Industry Gold Degree Students!
Are you a first or second-year Tech Industry Gold Degree student looking for an exciting, hands-on opportunity in the world of sports and technology? This exclusive summer placement with IBM at The Wimbledon Championships 2025 could be your chance to work behind the scenes at one of the world’s most
Closing the Gap
According to two women forging successful careers within IBM, the industry can address its gender gap by educating educators.
National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Shining a Light on Events & Opportunities, Empowered by techskills
Apprenticeships have the power to change lives, drive innovation, and fuel local economies. This year, techskills is proud to celebrate these incredible impacts during National Apprenticeship Week 2025. Don't miss out on upcoming events and apprenticeship opportunities within our Tech Industry Gold
The TechSkills.org Advantage: Universities Want Your Skills
Universities are on a recruitment drive, especially for tech-savvy students. The 2024 intake is set to be one of the largest, driven by a demand for tech skills that you’ve been cultivating. Whether your background is in A-Levels, T-Levels, or BTECs, TechSkills.org is here to support your next steps
TechSkills SME Regional Roundtable - London 24 July 2024
Welcome to the TechSkills SME Regional Roundtable - London event for a session filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Join us at Northeastern University London (NU London) in beautiful St Katharine Docks on Wednesday 24 July 16:00 - 17:30.
TechUK’s Julian David Interview With TechBlast
“We have to transform UK into a hi-tech economy”
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Apprentices, graduates and career changers on how they broke into tech.
“You get everything back”: James Stephenson on apprenticeships, opportunity and building a digital career
Automation, enterprise transformation, industry advocacy and a first-class degree, James Stephenson shares how employer-aligned learning helped shape his digital career through a Tech Industry Gold accredited apprenticeship
Eleven Years in Property. One Bold Move into Data.
A career change into tech can feel like a leap into the unknown. For Amanda Stephens, that leap became a transformative journey, one that has already led to industry recognition, real-world impact, and a nomination for Apprentice of the Year at the Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026.
Haydée Agras on Data, Football and Breaking Barriers in Sports Analytics
For many people, football is about instinct, passion and moments of brilliance on the pitch. But behind every match is an increasingly sophisticated layer of technology and data shaping performance, strategy and decision-making.
More Than a “Poster”: Phoebe Chapman on Being a Woman in Tech
When Phoebe Chapman began her career as an apprentice software engineer over six years ago, she hadn’t studied computer science at A level. She hadn’t followed the traditional university route. And she certainly didn’t describe herself as confident.
Jenny Taylor MBE: Championing Apprenticeships and Shaping the Future of Tech Talent
For Jenny Taylor MBE, a career in technology has never been defined by a rigid plan. Instead, it has been shaped by curiosity, resilience and a deep commitment to developing the next generation of talent.
Claire Agutter on Leadership, SIAM and Women in Tech
Claire Agutter on Leadership, SIAM and Women in Tech
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AI, data, cyber and the other specific technologies reshaping tech careers.
The Future of Digital Talent Starts with Better Questions About Skills, Judgement and AI
Dr Mohammad Hossein Amirhosseini discusses AI, employer engagement and the role of industry-aligned learning in preparing the next generation of digital professionals at the University of East London.
Zoltan Vass on AI, Business Strategy and Transformation
This article has been written by Zoltan Vass following a recent techskills enrichment activity delivered in partnership with Queen Mary University of London
Making TechFirst a Catalyst for Workforce Impact
The launch of the TechFirst initiative, alongside the government’s commitment to upskill 7.5 million people in AI by 2030, is a bold and timely investment in the UK’s digital future. With £187 million dedicated to equipping people of all ages with vital digital and AI skills training, this targ
Queer Perspectives on Inclusive Data
Join in person or online to learn more about the latest challenges and opportunities for using data and AI in more inclusive and responsible ways, through the lens of impact on queer people. Featuring keynote speakers Kevin Guyan (he/him), author of Queer Data: Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data f
New Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship Available
The University of Gloucestershire’s BSc Cyber Security degree apprenticeship programme has now been accredited as Tech Industry Gold, with the unanimous support of all employers involved in the accreditation process.
Infiltrating Cyber-Attacks Are Part Of My Role, Explains Tech Industry Gold Degree Apprentice
After leaving college with A’ levels Celine Williams was unsure about what to do next, but she knew she wanted to focus on a career that would provide her with opportunities for the future.
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