Unlocking Potential: Technology Social Impact Week - Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Unlocking Potential: Technology Social Impact Week - Glasgow
Thinking about a professional career in technology but not sure where to start? Are you currently unemployed and looking to kickstart your career in IT?
Join our 5-day Technology Social Impact Week! This experience has been designed to give you industry work experience, enhance your employability skills and enable you to be more confident and prepared for the working world.
During the week, you will:
Gain a valuable insight into Accenture, including how we use new technologies and innovate, creating value and making a difference for our clients- Work collaboratively on a real-life tech challenge with the support of mentors guiding you through workshops
- Build your employability and confidence by developing your skills, through our series of workshops
What’s in it for you
In addition to the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and develop your skills, if you are a good fit for Accenture, you can get fast-tracked to an assessment centre for our Glasgow Technology Degree Apprenticeship.
The Glasgow Technology Apprenticeship offers a perfect blend of training, mentorship and a head start to a career in Technology. You’ll spend 3-4 years studying towards a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions, whilst gaining invaluable work experience.
A completion certificate will also be issued to participants who have completed the full week.
What we’re looking for
Technology Social Impact Week will take place between Monday 13th March to Friday 17th March from 9:30am – 3.30pm each day. You will need to be available for the full duration of this programme and be able to travel to our Glasgow office.
To be eligible for the programme you will:
- Need to have Scottish Highers or A Level or equivalent SCQF Level 6+ qualification.
- Currently not be in education, employment, or training
- Have a real curiosity about technology, no prior technical experience is required
How to apply
Applications will close February 24th, 2023. After your initial application, we will invite you to complete an online assessment and if successful the final stage of this process will be a telephone interview.
We receive an extremely high volume of applications for all programmes, and it is sometimes necessary to close applications earlier than anticipated. We would recommend early application to avoid disappointment.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.
Visit us at www.accenture.com
