Get into Technology
with The Prince’s Trust and Accenture
Deadline for applications: 25th February.
Do you want skills and experience that could take you into any industry imaginable? Do you want a career where there is always going to be demand for what you can do? Then why not consider a career in the technology sector!
On our 4 week training programme you can receive training and work experience with Accenture, one of the world’s leadingConsulting and Technology Companies. If you like the idea of creating something new from scratch or dreaming up ways to make things work better, then come and learn from the experts!
With Accenture, you’ll get training in the user experience and how to create or improve a product to meet a customer’s needs. You’ll learn the basics of JAVA programming, app testing and user experience and then put your new skills to practice with 2 weeks work experience working on a client project where you will get support from Industry experts to develop skills in testing, project management, and making client presentations.
During the course you will-
Learn about the variety of job and apprenticeship opportunities that the digital industry has to offer
Learn new skills to get you job ready in the technology industry, for example: app testing, user experience and Java programming.
Gain valuable work experience at Accenture – problem solving and project management tasks with guidance from technology experts and 1:1 buddy support
Improve your CV and practice your interview technique
Improve your confidence, teamwork, communication and presentation skills
Get ongoing support from The Prince’s Trust for up to 6 months after the programme, to help you move into employment, education or training
Meet employers looking to hire staff and get access to apprenticeships
Have your lunch and travel costs provided for during the programme
What job will this course lead to?
Through this training you can:
-Gain access to apprenticeship roles with multinational organizations
-Apply for further education in Technology
-Apply for entry role jobs in the technology sector
Am I eligible?
To apply for this course you need to be:
-Aged 16-25 years old.
-Not in education, Unemployed and looking for work
-Interested in the technology sector
-Able to work with others as well as alone
-Able to travel to the City centre on a daily basis
When and Where?
The course runs from the 9th March 2015 until 3rdApril 2015. Deadline for applications is Wednesday 25th February.
Training will be delivered at the Accenture offices at 9-10 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AF. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
How do I apply?
Just call Laura on 07876 521 947 or email with your name, age, contact number and the course that you would like to apply for.
Want to know more?
For more information call Programme Support on 0131 553 0850 or email