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Tech Career
Readiness

Programs for university students and recent graduates in technical and non-technical degrees.

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A choice of 2-week online programs. Each program is designed to provide awareness to several tech or non-tech career pathways whilst developing soft and hard skills

Who should Apply?

  • Be enrolled or recent graduate at a UK university
  • Achieved or Predicted 2:1 or above
  • Authorised to work in the UK

What our Students say

We have been going strong since 2016 and have helped over 2.5k students develop their skills and start their careers

Meeting with peers who were as passionate about tech as me was eye-opening. I've built long-lasting friendships and industry connections

Student

TCR has given me the confidence I need to apply for a role in tech

Student

I now have a better understanding of the tech landscape and where I want to be in it

Student

What you will get

2 weeks of interactive and engaging workshops and opportunity to network.

Tech Career Readiness

Final year students and graduates will have the opportunity to learn about an array of technical roles, key employability skills, personal branding and hear from employers within the technology industry. 

Workshop 1: Introduction to technology and navigating options and graduate applications 

Workshop 2: Personal BrandingUtilising Linkedin and Partner Insight 

Industry Insight

University students will have the opportunity to learn about an array of technical internships, key employability skills, personal branding and hear from employers within the technology industry.

Workshop 1: Introduction  to technology and navigating internship/placement options and applications 

Workshop 2: Personal Branding, Utilising Linkedin and Partner Insight

Digital Drive

University students and graduates will have the opportunity to learn about an array of non-technical roles, key employability skills, personal branding and hear from employers within the technology industry.

Workshop 1: Introduction to non-technical roles (e.g. Marketing and Business Development) and navigating internship/placement options and graduate applications 

Workshop 2: Personal Branding, Utilising Linkedin and Partner Insight

Everyone will make an Impact from Day One

Learn top tips from how to negotiate your salary to successfully transitioning into a new role at a new company

Key dates

All the dates you need to know

25 May

Taster session

30 May

Applications close

13 June

Programs start

Meet our TCR Partners

We partner with forward thinking organizations that support our mission and want to increase diversity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the selection process look like?

We screen your application as soon as you apply. Following screening, we usually have a call and you may be given a task o complete. If your application is successful, you will be invited to a NXT GEN program onboarding call.

Is Tech Career Readiness only for engineers

No, we run a tech and non-tech track per cohort. Regardless of what you're studying, you can apply!

Will I meet tech companies as part of the programme

We work with several corporate partners per cohort and students will have the opportunity to connect and learn from individuals who work at leading tech companies.

When can I apply?

We run Tech Career Readiness, Industry Insight and Digital Drive programs three times a year. Our applications are always open and allow for you to provide a preference to which cohort you would like to join although we can't guarantee placement.

Do I need to be enrolled in university to apply?

Yes, the programme is designed for individuals currently at university studying for their undergraduate or Masters degree. We encourage recent graduates to join our Talent Network as we work with lots of companies looking for early talent.

TCR Alumni Testimonial

Saloni took part in our Tech Career Readiness program.

"By the end of the program [TCR] not only did I have a clearer vision of where my interest lie but I also gained skills like negotiating your salary and how I can make an impact in my role as a fresh grad. This led to me getting hired at eBay and throughout their 4-stage recruitment process, I remember being in touch with Lily (TCR’s Program Manager) who was constant support "

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