Virtual tech work experiencewith 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.
TCSWith TCS7-10 July 2026
10am to 3pm each day
Online, from home
14 to 19 years old
Completely free
Laptop or tablet and wifi
Certificate for your CV
19 June 2026
This is for you if
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You are interested in technology but not sure yet where you fit in it
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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 7 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
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A much clearer sense of whether a tech career could be right for you and what to look into next
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Real conversations with people who work in tech, with honest insight into what different roles actually involve day to day
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A certificate for your CV that shows you completed real work experience, useful for college, uni, or job applications
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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”
The mentors were genuinely interested in our ideas. I came away with a project I am proud of and a much better idea of what I want to do next.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) is one of the largest tech companies in the world. They work behind the scenes with banks, hospitals, retailers and governments, keeping the technology those organisations rely on running smoothly. In the UK they sponsor the London Marathon.
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
Each day has a different focus. Here is what the week looks like:
Day 1: How the tech industry works
You will get an introduction to TCS, how a global tech company is structured, and the kinds of roles that exist. You will also meet your mentor and receive the brief for the project you will be building across the week.
You will leave knowing what the week involves and with a project to get started on.
Day 2: Working through a real business problem
You will be given a brief the kind a junior analyst might receive and work through how you would approach it using a simple project management tool. Your mentor reviews your thinking by the end of the day.
You will leave understanding how tech professionals approach and structure problems.
Day 3: Tech being used right now
TCS specialists will show you how technology is being applied in areas like sport, retail and healthcare, with specific examples. You will then have a go at building a basic data dashboard using a real tool and anonymised data. No coding experience needed.
You will leave having used a real industry tool and with a better sense of what tech work actually involves.
Day 4: Q&A with people a few years ahead of you
A panel of TCS apprentices, graduates and career changers answer your questions about what they do day to day, how they got there, and what they wish they had known earlier. The session is unscripted. The afternoon is time to work on your project with mentor support.
You will leave with a clearer picture of what different routes into tech look like and which might interest you.
Day 5: Present your project and get it signed off
You will give a short presentation of the project you have built across the week, covering what the brief was, how you approached it, and what you would do differently. Your mentor gives you written feedback.
You will leave with a completed project, written feedback, and your certificate.
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.
Ready? Apply by 19 June 2026.
Applying takes around five minutes. Fill in a short form on the TCS website with your name, age, and contact details. There is no interview and no personal statement. Once you have applied, TCS will email you with everything you need to know before the programme starts.
Apply on the TCS websiteYou will be taken to TCS’s own website to complete your application. We do not handle or store your details.