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Ready, Set, Code! 3-day Tech Work Experience (In person event - Belfast, Women only)


Organisation: Kainos

Age: 16 - 19

Duration: 3 days

Industry: Computing & IT

Application deadline: 17/12/2024

Dates: 28/01/2025 - 30/01/2025

Timings: 10:00 - 15:00

Type: In-person work experience

Please note: Please ensure that your Speakers for Schools portal account is up to date, including gender, to assist the employer in making selections for the placement.


Women continue to be under-represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and Kainos want to do something about it!  

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of technology and unlock your future potential! Join our interactive 3-day Student Work Experience tailored for young women and embark on a journey of discovery like no other!


What to Expect:

·      Get a behind the scenes glimpse at life inside a growing global tech company and get hands on experience with the tools we use to help change the world.

·      Dig into the foundations of software engineering, learning the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

·      Let your creativity flow with an introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence.

·      Learn how we keep our data safe against a world of cyber threats.

·      Discover a world of career possibilities and gain insights from tech professionals in a dynamic career panel discussion.

·      Collaborate on an interactive project that showcases your newfound skills.

At Kainos there is no limit to where you can go. Take your first steps into a future in tech with our Kainos Work Experience!


This opportunity is open to young women and is inclusive of non-binary and transgender people, aged 16-19 who attend school/FE college in Northern Ireland. Application deadlines may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications therefore we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

When applying, answer the following questions

  • What do you already know about our organisation?
  • Which of your skills would you like to improve?
  • Can you please confirm your gender to be eligible for this opportunity?

More about what we do:

We reimagine how organisations operate, creating new ways of working that improve people’s experiences and lives. We do this by harnessing the imagination, enthusiasm, and talent of our incredible people who, together with our customers, deliver game-changing results.

Opportunity Address:

Location Name: Kainos Belfast

City: Belfast

Country:

Organisational website:

https://www.kainos.com/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • Get a behind the scenes glimpse at life inside a growing global tech company and get hands on experience with the tools we use to help change the world.
  • Dig into the foundations of software engineering, learning the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Let your creativity flow with an introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence.
  • Learn how we keep our data safe against a world of cyber threats.
  • Discover a world of career possibilities and gain insights from tech professionals in a dynamic career panel discussion.
  • Collaborate on an interactive project that showcases your newfound skills.

Skills You Will Gain:

Listening
Speaking
Problem Solving
Creativity
Staying Positive
Leadership
Teamwork

Expenses Provided:

Lunch will be provided on each day of the placement. Travel costs will not be reimbursed.

Apply here