The Prince’s Trust and Sectra help more young people into technology careers

A new initiative between The Prince’s Trust and medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra is helping to widen access to technology career opportunities for young people from different backgrounds.

‘Get into IT and administration’, a digital and technology-focused employability programme, was launched in Belfast during the summer. It has been actively supporting under-represented groups to help more young people gain a better understanding of career opportunities available in technology.

Having already supported its first intake, the initiative has provided real-world exposure to what it is like to work in the health technology sector, as well as providing support in areas such as CV writing, technical training and industry insights. Direct career pathways through apprenticeships with Sectra are also being provided.

One of the programme’s first participants Yousif said: “The hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges showed me how impactful and rewarding a career in this field can be. The team at Sectra was knowledgeable and supportive and it was inspiring to see how it uses technology to make a difference in the world.”

Picture: The first intake gained real-world exposure to working in the health technology sector.

See the full report on page 7 of the September 2024 issue of RAD Magazine.