TechAccess NI Programme
Graduate with more than a degree. Build practical AI and data skills, learn from industry and prepare for your first role.
Graduate with more than a degree. Build practical AI and data skills, learn from industry and prepare for your first role.
TechAccess NI is a new programme for female undergraduate students in Northern Ireland who are studying Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline and are due to graduate in 2027.
Designed to help bridge the gap between university and employment, the programme will give participants the opportunity to strengthen their technical and employability skills, gain practical experience, learn from industry and prepare for entry-level careers in AI and data.
TechAccess NI will combine targeted training, applied challenge projects, mentoring, portfolio development, interview preparation and employer engagement within one structured programme.
TechAccess NI is funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport through Innovate UK and is delivered by Trillectra AI in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) and Software NI.
Applications open: 22 October
Applications close: 5 November
Programme begins: November
Training period: November - February
Mentoring and recruitment support: November - March
If you're graduating in 2027 and want to build practical experience, strengthen your portfolio and prepare for a career in AI or data, we'd like to hear from you.
For questions about eligibility or the programme, contact christopher.mccausland@ulster.ac.uk
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