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Work Experience That Actually Works

  • TJ Cosgrove (Invited speaker)

Activity: Talk or presentation typesInvited talk

Description

In this talk, I shared insights and key takeaways from running a highly successful, intensive tech work experience programme over the last three years. Designed for sixth form students, the initiative welcomes 50 students annually for a packed five-day schedule. The programme bridges the gap between education and industry by immersing participants in a diverse range of activities, from esports and programming to robotics. A core focus is placed on embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the hackathon, alongside developing crucial presentation and communication skills to prepare the next generation for the future of the tech sector.
Period25 Jun 2026
Event titleComputing at Schools (Northern Ireland) Summer Conference
Event typeConference
LocationEnniskillen, United KingdomShow on map

Keywords

  • Work Experience
  • Computing
  • Robotics
  • Talk
  • programming
  • CAS