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👩💻 Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Bristol - £26,250 To mark #NationalCareersWeek, we’re sharing an amazing opportunity from our partner Motability Operations Ltd for those looking to start their career in tech and data. What’s on offer: 💷 £26,250 salary 🎓 Level 4 Data Analyst qualification 📊 Work with real business data and analytics projects 📅 18-month apprenticeship starting September 2026 📍 Bristol ⏰ Apply by this Sunday 8 March Who should apply: ✅ Final year school or college students interested in data or tech ✅ Recent school leavers exploring alternatives to university ✅ Anyone who enjoys problem-solving and working with numbers Eligibility: • 3 A-levels or BTECs (A-C or predicted) • GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C or above) • Right to work in the UK 🔗 Apply here now: https://lnkd.in/et8mmgAm 🚨 Important: When applying, please select Next Tech Girls / NTG when asked where you heard about the role. 🔄 Please share this with anyone you think might be interested in applying!

👩💼 Technical Sales Summer Internship (10 Weeks) - Hayes, West London - Paid University students and recent graduates: don’t miss this opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a global semiconductor leader and see how cutting-edge technology moves from innovation to real-world impact with Analog Devices. What’s on offer: 💷 Paid internship 📅 10-week programme, starting late June 2026 (flexible depending on availability) 🏢 Office-based (collaborative team environment) 📊 Group project developing a product idea, business case and strategy 🎤 Opportunity to present your work to leadership 🤝 Exposure to customer meetings, market research and sales strategy 📍 Hayes, West London Who should apply: ✅ Students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field ✅ Recent graduates in those areas ✅ International students legally allowed to work full time for the 10 weeks ✅ Anyone interested in combining technical knowledge with commercial skills 🚨 Important: When asked 'How did you hear about us?' at the start of the application form, please select 'I know someone at ADI' and then type 'Next Tech Girls' in the 'What's their name or email address?' box. 🔗 Apply via this link: https://lnkd.in/exfhB2k8 This is a brilliant opportunity to build technical confidence, commercial awareness and real-world experience in a global tech company 💙

Explore real-world innovation with Tesco Technology 🛒👩💻 We’re inviting girls and young women aged 16-21 to a free, hands-on Insight Day at Tesco’s Welwyn Garden City HQ this March as part of their #InternationalWomensDay and #WomensHistoryMonth celebrations ✨ Spend the day hearing from women across product, software engineering, UX design and programme teams - then work in groups to solve a real sustainability challenge and pitch your ideas back ♻️ You’ll also tour the Tesco innovation lab and see how technology powers one of the UK’s biggest brands 💻 📅 Thursday 26 March ⏰ 9:30am-3:30pm 📍 Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 🚇 30–50 mins by train from Central London 🍕 Free lunch provided 🚫 No experience needed If you’d usually be at school or college that day, we’ll contact them to get permission for you to attend. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eXVaz4hG ⏳ Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 12 March. Spaces are limited and typically fill quickly. This event is ideal for anyone curious about digital product roles, problem-solving, impact-driven tech or future apprenticeships and graduate pathways. 📣 Teachers, parents and youth organisations in Hertfordshire, North London and surrounding areas - please share with any girls who would benefit from seeing what a future in tech could look like.

If AI is reshaping entry-level work, what happens to the next generation trying to enter the industry? In a new interview with Rebecca Uffindell from Techerati, our Director Emily Hall-Strutt explores a growing tension in tech: while AI is accelerating transformation, many junior and early-career pathways are quietly shrinking. And when entry points narrow, the pipeline doesn’t just thin - it changes who gets through. Ahead of moderating two panels at Tech Show London this Wednesday at ExCeL London, Emily discusses: 💻 Why “tech = coding” still limits who sees themselves in the industry 💷 The hidden financial barriers that exclude talent early 👎 Why reducing entry-level roles risks weakening long-term diversity and innovation 👏 What meaningful action looks like in practice If you’re hiring into AI, cloud or digital roles - or designing early careers programmes - this is a conversation worth watching. 🎥 Watch the full interview to explore what needs to change: https://lnkd.in/ePCNym2c And if you’re at Tech Show London on 4 March, join us live at the ExCeL for: 🕝 14:35 - What Women Want: Attracting the Next Generation of Tech Talent Members of the Next Tech Girls Role Model community - Ama A. of Accenture, Hannah A. of IBM and Ishita N. of Bloomberg - share what drew them into tech and what nearly stopped them applying. 🕞 15:40 - Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Women Building the Future of Tech Callie Cromer of Women in Tech, Ellie Rahimi of Trainline and Kasia Dutch of Starling share honest insight on leadership, culture and inclusion. 📍 See you there!

Last week we ran our third work experience placement with Lyst since 2023 - and the feedback was the best yet 👏 ⭐ 5/5 overall experience ⭐ 5/5 hands-on learning ⭐ 5/5 support from hosts ⭐ 100% positive influence on career direction What stood out even more than the scores was why they were so strong: Students didn’t just observe. They worked in GitHub, explored SQL, learned how agile teams operate and developed real technical understanding 💻 Participants also repeatedly highlighted the patience, troubleshooting support and honesty of the engineers and IT specialists they worked alongside. Seeing women thriving across technical roles - and being able to ask questions openly - made their careers feel tangible and attainable. One student shared: 🗨️ “Your support and kindness, always being willing to help fix my code and explain things to me, has been absolutely invaluable.” - Ambika, 16 When technical depth meets visible, engaged role models, confidence accelerates ✨ Huge thank you to the Lyst team for setting such a high standard for meaningful, mentor-led engagement. This is what real, sustained impact looks like 💜

📣 New date announced - and it couldn’t be better timed. Our Blackpool Digital Transformation Insight Day with Mastek will now take place on 23 April - International Girls in ICT Day 💻✨ With speakers joining us from Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, BAE Systems and Kraken, and delivered in partnership with the NHS Business Services Authority, this is set to be a brilliant day exploring real pathways into tech and digital careers. 📍 Blackpool Central Library 📅 Thursday 23 April 💜 Free to attend 🙋♀️ Year 11+ (ages 15–25) – all subjects welcome 💻 No coding experience needed 👉 Sign up here now: https://lnkd.in/eh6BrBpT We already have college and university students signed up, and with more time to build the room, we’re excited to bring together up to 50 young women from across Blackpool and the surrounding area. 💻 If you’re a student interested in tech, digital or business careers - this is your opportunity. 🔁 Please share this post with any students you think might like to join us!

Last week we delivered our third annual Insight Day with Sky in Leeds 🧡 What stands out most isn’t just the feedback from the students - it’s the consistency of the Sky Leeds team. Many of the women volunteering have now supported all three events. ✨ That kind of sustained commitment makes a difference. This year, 17 young women aged 16–25 joined us from colleges and universities across the region, with the majority engaging with Next Tech Girls for the first time. Throughout the day they explored Agile and Kanban, UX and UI design, debugging and testing, and rotated through a careers carousel to understand the breadth of roles within tech 💻 Some of their reflections: 🗨️ “I HATED computing before but now I know there’s more parts to the job I’m more open.” - Shruti, 17 🗨️ “It has greatly influenced my plans because the day cleared a big assumption of mine. Now, I know that there are many other jobs within tech that do not require coding." - Oluwateniola, 17 🗨️ “The best part of the day was spending time with like minded women" - Navya, 18 By the end of the day, almost all participants said they were now interested in a career in tech, and the vast majority would consider working for Sky in the future 👏 We also consistently hear from volunteers how energising and rewarding these days are. Creating space for open conversations about career paths, setbacks and progression doesn’t just inspire the next generation - it strengthens culture internally too. Thank you to the Sky Leeds D&I community for continuing to invest locally and lead by example - we can't wait for the next Insight Day! 🩷

Emily has been part of the Next Tech Girls community for more than two years (since she was 14). Last week, she spent the day inside Digitas UK with 32 other young women, exploring data, AI and digital careers in the creative industry 💻 This is what she said afterwards: “It made the industry feel way more accessible and real. Hearing how different people found their way into data, strategy and creative roles showed me there isn’t just one path into digital, which was really reassuring. One thing that stuck with me was how much collaboration happens behind the scenes. I didn’t realise how closely data, creative and strategy teams work together to shape one project – it made me see how important understanding multiple areas of work is, especially if I want to go into this industry one day.” That’s the power of opening your doors to the next generation. Thank you to the Digitas team for giving 33 young women honest insight into how your teams really work 🦄 And thank you to Emily for creating this ‘day in the life’ video of her experience as part of our new Brand Ambassador programme 👏 This is what meaningful early-talent engagement looks like 💙

Last week, 8 Year 12 and 13 students spent their February half term inside Sony Interactive Entertainment in Liverpool for a four-day immersive work experience placement. 🎮 This wasn’t about designing video games. They explored the business of tech - InfoSec, CertOps, legal, finance, vendor management, QA and project management - seeing how teams collaborate to bring products to life. 💡 Only 3 of the 8 were interested in a tech career when they applied. The other 5 were motivated by different interests, or simply wanted insight into how a global business operates. ⚖️ One student had planned to pursue a legal career since Year 8. After four days at Sony, she said: “It’s helped me think of other career prospects.” By the end of the placement: ✅ All 8 said the experience positively influenced their career plans ✅ All 8 said they are now interested in a career in tech ✅ All 8 would consider working at Sony Interactive Entertainment in the future This is what meaningful access looks like at decision-making age. Huge thanks to the Sony Interactive Entertainment team for opening their doors and showing that there is no single path into tech 🧡 👉 We’re currently planning our remaining 2026 placements. If your organisation would like to explore hosting students, you can find out more and get in touch here: https://lnkd.in/eBwAKwHJ

Career confidence starts with real access to opportunity... Earlier this week, we partnered with Publicis Media 🦁 to host an Insight Day for 30 young women exploring careers in media, data and technology. Throughout the day, students discovered different pathways into the industry, heard from apprentices and experts in data and AI, and worked in groups to develop and pitch advertising campaign ideas. The impact was clear: ✨ 100% reported a positive influence on their career plans ✨ 100% are now interested in pursuing a tech career ✨ 100% would now consider working for Publicis Media in the future As one participant shared: 🗨️ "It helped me understand the different sectors which I didn’t have a lot of previous knowledge on and clarified which would work best for me.” - Cheryl, 17. Another told us: 🗨️ “I was already considering an apprenticeship but now I’m considering one with Publicis.” - Jasmine, 18. Thank you to the brilliant Publicis Media team for creating such a thoughtful and inspiring experience. We’re proud to work together to open meaningful pathways into media, data and tech for the next generation 💜 If your organisation is committed to inclusive early-careers impact, we’d love to discuss opportunities to collaborate. Message Emily Hall-Strutt to find out more.