Unlocking Potential: Birmingham Technology Social Impact Week 2026
Accenture
IT
Birmingham, UK
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
💼The Programme at Glance
Launch your future in tech with Accenture’s Technology Social Impact Week, a unique opportunity to experience life inside one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms.
Across the week, you’ll tackle a real-world technology challenge, sharpen essential employability skills, and connect with professionals at every level. You’ll gain insights, build relationships, and develop the confidence to take your next step. Participants who complete the programme will be fast-tracked to the assessment stage for our BSc Applied Digital Technology Apprenticeship, starting in September 2026.
At Accenture Technology, we don’t just deliver solutions, we co-create platforms, build new business models, and bring emerging technologies to life.
Application Deadline
April 05, 2026
Department
Technology UK
Employment Type
Temporary
Location
Birmingham
Workplace type
Hybrid
📚 What you’ll learn
Step into the future of tech with a week designed to inspire, challenge, and accelerate your career.
Gain hands-on insight into how Accenture uses cutting-edge technologies, like AI to solve real client challenges.
Collaborate with experienced technologists and mentors on live projects, developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Build critical employability skills through tailored workshops, 1:1 mock interviews, and personalised application feedback.
Have the opportunity to be fast-tracked to assessment for our Technology Degree Apprenticeship.
As a recognition of your commitment and growth, all participants who complete the programme will also receive a formal certificate of completion, a valuable addition to your professional portfolio.
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👀 What you’ll need
We’re looking for curious, motivated individuals who are ready to explore a career in technology, no prior experience required.
To be eligible, you must:
Have achieved 104 UCAS points at A-level (or an equivalent Level 3 qualification).
Not currently be in education, employment or training.
Be genuinely interested in technology and open to learning new skills regardless of your background or previous experience.
If you’ve finished school or college and are unsure about university, this could be the opportunity that sets your career in motion.
🌱 Your development path
This isn’t just a week of work experience, it’s your gateway to a career in tech. By completing our Social Impact Week, you could earn the chance to interview for our Birmingham Technology Degree Apprenticeship.
If you secure a place on the apprenticeship, you’ll join a programme with over a decade of proven success, blending structured learning, expert mentorship, and hands-on experience. Over three years, you’ll work towards a BSc Applied Digital Technology at BPP University, while gaining real-world skills through impactful projects.
And the journey doesn’t end there. Apprentices who complete the programme also have the opportunity to secure permanent employment, setting the foundation for a long-term career in technology.
To bring this to life, here are some examples from alumni of the Social Impact week, who later joined as Apprentices:
Fathi completed the Social Impact Week programme in March 2025 and joined Accenture on the Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in September 2025. Fathi shares “After my A-levels in 2022, I really struggled to continue. What was initially supposed to be 1 gap year became 3. At a point where my hope was very low, Accenture offered me the chance to experience their Social Impact Week and it was the most fun I had! I worked with my team cohesively and we managed to create a wonderful website and present it to a panel. I finally saw a path forward and felt a little less lost, I saw that soft skills matters a lot in the corporate world- probably as much as the technical! That was the confidence I needed to breeze through the interview stages despite having no prior tech experience, and today I'm working at Accenture with my favourite team member from SIW! It couldn't have worked out more perfectly, and I recommend this programme for anyone who is as lost and confused as I was. I promise that you'll find your way.”
Rhys completed the Social Impact Week programme in March 2025 and successfully secured a place on the Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in September 2025. He currently plays a key role for maintaining systems and firmware for a large energy client, supporting the development and upkeep of smart meters in homes around the UK. Rhys mentions: "It's a big world when you finish school and things might not seem clear; if full-time university isn't for you then degree apprenticeships are the way. Accenture have done a fantastic job with their degree apprenticeship programmes, allowing you to venture into work and study part-time at university. It makes for a very substantial and rewarding blend of working and learning, and everything learnt outside of work can be applied to the role. If you're struggling to decide what you want to do but you're looking for a way to work, learn and earn valuable insights then this is absolutely for you!"
📅 Key Dates
The programme runs from Monday 13th to Friday 17th April 2026 (9am – 5.30pm). You will need to be available for the full duration of this programme and be able to travel to our Birmingham office (B3 2DX) for the first and last day of the week. Travel expenses will also be covered for required office days.
The remainder of the programme will take place virtually, and if required you can be provided with a laptop and internet dongle for use from home.
We receive a high volume of applications for this programme; however, we only have a small number of spaces to fill. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for applications is 5th April 2026.
🔗 How to Apply
You can only apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you:
Step 1: Submit Your Application Online
Complete and submit your online application form.
Step 2: Complete the Discovery Portal
This is our online assessment designed to evaluate your strengths and skills.
It also gives you a feel for what it’s like to work at Accenture.
Visas
Please note: Due to UK Government funding regulations, we’re unfortunately unable to sponsor work permits for our apprenticeship programmes. Participants who are fast tracked for our apprenticeship, must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For further information, please refer to our visa policyhere.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading solutions and global professional services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 779,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most AI-enabled, client-focused, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at accenture.com.
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