Who should attend?

If you're 16-24 and ready to explore a career in IT, software development, digital marketing, business administration, data, or cybersecurity, this session will show you how to use AI tools across these fields to solve real-world problems with cutting-edge technology. You’ll also learn about our apprenticeship programs and have the chance to speak with a recruiter for guidance on starting an apprenticeship.

The future is full of opportunities—can you lead the way?

GenerationTech is a tech challenge designed to empower participants to work collaboratively, solve problems, and apply their ideas and tech skills to tackle a technical challenge with the support from JPMorganChase technologists. We welcome students who are Neurodivergent, studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) related subjects in, fifth or sixth year and who are interested to learn more about the world of technology. 

Cisco are thrilled to invite all students and early-in-career professionals to the Discover Cisco Conference – UKI Early in Career Open Day on Wednesday, 23 October, from 10:00 – 16:30 BST.

Whether passionate about digital transformation, IT, or networks, or simply curious to learn more about what it’s like to work for the world’s leader in these areas, this event is for you!

We are excited to announce our new annual award to recognise the outstanding work of secondary pupils in Scotland completing their Advanced Higher projects: Promising Software Developer of the Year.

This event is for young women aged 16-21 with a keen interest in the tech industry. Arm offers a range of opportunities in engineering, encompassing both software and hardware, as well as electronics. However, if you possess a general curiosity about Arm, there are also professionals working in marketing, business, and other non-technical domains. All applicants are welcome, regardless of their field of study!

This event is for S5 students who are interested in exploring their future with Lloyds Banking Group and learning more about the wide range of job roles they have to offer.

Develop and challenge your cyber skills in ENUSEC’s (Edinburgh Napier Security Society) Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition, with challenges based on cryptography, open-source intelligence and more!

RGC Online offers live-taught SQA accredited Higher Computing Science and Higher Applications of Mathematics to students across Scotland where at least 1 in 5 students are able to participate on fully funded scholarships.

What is Cyber Security? Get involved in learning all about this fascinating topic!

You'll take on the role of an apprentice, and go on a learning journey with two Cyber Security Specialists to understand more about Cyber and how it may affect you in your daily life.

CISCO are offering free, remote, supported courses for young women & non binary pupils. It will train participants on industry-ready cybersecurity skills, taking you from beginner to cyber hero.

One FREE Turing award available for every secondary school in Scotland. Schools who would like an additional award or schools outside of Scotland these can be purchased.

One FREE Hopper award available for every secondary school in Scotland. To recognise best female in Computing Science to help close the gender gap.

We know that inspiring pupils into Computing Science at a young age is so important. We have introduced our FREE set of Hopper and Turing certificates available for all Primaries. This creates an opportunity to recognise excellence in Computing Science at every stage of pupil’s education from Nursery to Primary 7.

Celebrate the talented pupils in your school and have them feature as National role models for Computing Science.

Open to all pupils.