Applications closed - deadline 2 September 2026 has passed
Digital Explorers: Discover Technology in Unexpected Wayswith TCS
Gain real experience of what it is like to work in the tech sector, get hands on with a project, and speak to people who can help you work out your next steps.
With TCS6-10 July 2026
10am to 3pm each day (2hrs of breaks)
Online, from home
14 to 19 years old
Completely free
Laptop or tablet and wifi
2 certificates for your CV
2 September 2026
This is for you if
- 01
You are interested in technology but not sure yet where you fit in it
- 02
You want to find out what working in tech actually looks and feels like
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You are aged 14 to 19 and based anywhere in the UK
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You can commit to five days online, 10am to 3pm, in the week of 6 July
No experience, qualifications, or specific subjects required. This is designed for people who are curious, whatever stage they are at.
What you will get out of it
- 01
A much clearer sense of whether a tech career could be right for you and what to look into next
- 02
Two certificates for your CV that show you completed real work experience, useful for college, uni, or job applications
- 03
Something specific to talk about in interviews or applications: "I spent a week working on a real brief with one of the world's biggest tech companies"
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions. They work with some of the UK and Ireland's largest organisations, helping them use technology in smarter and more innovative ways to achieve their goals.
Beyond business, TCS supports education initiatives and sponsors major events including the London Marathon and Formula E.
They run this programme because they want young people from all kinds of backgrounds to understand what a career in tech can look like and to find out if it might be right for them.
What you will actually do
Across the week you will:
Live sessions across lots of industries
Join live online sessions covering how technology is used across lots of different industries, including healthcare, sport, fashion, finance, sustainability, and cyber security. You will also hear from people working in roles you might not expect to find at a tech company, like HR, legal, and marketing.
Interactive, but no pressure to speak
The sessions are interactive but you do not have to speak. Cameras and mics stay off, and there is time at the end of each session to ask questions by typing in the chat.
Your own tech-for-good project
Work on your own tech-for-good project alongside the sessions, using a workbook that builds up day by day. You'll create a short slide deck (7 to 9 slides) that you send to TCS to get valuable feedback. You don't need to present it. There is no audience and no nerves involved.
A manageable daily schedule
The week runs 10am to 3pm, but you are not online for five hours straight. There are three one-hour sessions each day (10 to 11, 12 to 1, and 2 to 3) with an hour break between each one, so plenty of time to step away, get lunch, or work on your slide deck.
Questions you might have
- Yes. The project builds across the week so missing sessions will make it harder to complete. If something comes up, contact TCS as early as possible.
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