Powering Technology in the North East Undergraduate of the Year Award

Could you lead the future of technology in the North East?

We’re searching UK universities for a first or second year STEM student located in the North East who is passionate about pursuing a career in technology.

To enter you must:

  • Be an undergraduate student in your first or second year at a university in the UK
  • Be studying a degree in STEM
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in technology
  • Be able to accept the prize of a summer internship that will take place in Newcastle  
  • Be able to satisfy the security requirements to hold a position at Accenture. You must have full UK working rights and have continuous residency in the UK for at least 5 years
Apply

PRIZES

What could you win?

  • A 3-week paid summer internship with Accenture at their office in Newcastle, offering the opportunity to work directly with Accenture’s Technology leaders and Innovation team, to uncover deep insights into how Accenture leverages emerging technologies with their clients.
  • You’ll also be placed with an existing grad or apprentice mentor to gain a first-hand look into what it’s really like starting your career with a leading Technology firm.

WHAT IT TAKES

What makes an award winner?

Accenture is looking for students who have a real passion and flair for technology. Our ideal winner will:

  • Demonstrate their passion for technology through their studies, work experience or extracurricular activities
  • Have a passion to grow and develop, a desire for self-improvement, a curious mind, and a strong work ethic
  • Have strong communication, project management and problem-solving skills

We’re looking for individuals who can demonstrate resilience, a commitment to inclusion, and the ability to think outside the box to solve complex problems. Whether you’re passionate about AI, data analytics, software development, or digital transformation, this award is your opportunity to showcase your skills and make an impact.

FROM OUR PARTNER

Accenture and the Powering Technology in the North East Undergraduate of the Year Award

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organisations build their digital core, optimise their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services - creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with approximately 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.

Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

“At Accenture, we’re extremely proud of our history of supporting people early in their careers to achieve amazing things. Many of our leaders joined us as either undergraduates or graduates and have built rich, rewarding and impactful careers with Accenture. We’re equally proud of our North East heritage having had a presence in the region for over 30 years. Today we have over 1000 people in the North East and it is one of our fastest growing locations due to our ability to attract, grow and reward the best people to transform our customer’s businesses. Within Accenture, the North East is truly the engine of technology growth across the UK and beyond.”

Helen Baker, Managing Director, Regional Technology Lead & UK Advanced Technology Centre Lead at Accenture

Accenture offers several diverse pathways to start a career with them across numerous exciting fields, from apprenticeships and industrial placements, to graduate roles across strategy, consulting & technology. At Accenture, we’re continuing to invest in the next generation of innovators, with hundreds of places available across their early careers’ opportunities.

Find out more here Accenture Careers

GOING ALL THE WAY

How do I win?

Register

Deadline:
27
January
2025

Online tests

Deadline:
27
January
2025

Submit by

27

January

2025

Your details must be submitted, and all online tests completed by 9am on Monday 27 January 2025

If you are successful in getting through to the next stage, you will hear from us by 28 February 2025

Assessment

If you pass the online tests and successfully make it to the next stage, you may be asked to attend a video or phone interview with Accenture.

Grand final

The final shortlist of ten students will be invited to the awards ceremony on 25 April 2025, where the award winners will be announced.

Review application