Program Date: Monday 27 October 2025 - 31 October at 9:30 - 4pm each day
Application Deadline: Thursday 23 October 2025
Program:
I Accelerator
How:
Hybrid: 4 days virtual – 1 day in London
Who:
Sixth Form - Year 12, Sixth Form - Year 13
Where:
Hybrid
About MICROSOFT I ACCELERATOR - Sixth Form - London
MICROSOFT I ACCELERATOR Where innovation meets diverse talent
What is the Microsoft I Accelerator? Microsoft EMBRACE ERG have partnered with EDI to create the Microsoft I Accelerator. Year 12/13 students interested in degree apprenticeships will have the opportunity to participate in the Microsoft I Accelerator virtual work experience programme for 4 days virtual and final day at the Microsoft offices. Learn about Microsoft, work on a live business challenge and gain valuable skills transferable to the workplace.
Who is the Microsoft I Accelerator open to?
The I Accelerator will be open to students from Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage
Students interested in degree apprenticeships
Date: Mon 27th October to Fri 31st October 2025 Time: 9.30 - 4.00 pm each day Location: Hybrid - Friday in person in Microsoft Offices Year Group: Year 12/13 interested in Degree Apprenticeships Target audience: Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Please only apply if you can attend all 5 days
How will the I Accelerator work?
Each student will work in a team of 5 to develop a solution to the challenge presented
Various workshops will be delivered by Microsoft throughout the week
Students will develop a presentation to be delivered to senior managers in Microsoft on the final day of the work experience
Students will also have the opportunity to build their professional network
Student Benefits:
An enhanced profile – enhance your CV and build valuable experiences
Insight to careers – providing insights to the broad spectrum of careers available
Personal development – develop skills and attributes valued in the workplace
Networking opportunities – connect with diverse
professionals
Personal brand development – define what makes you stand out
Interview practice – develop the skills needed to compete in today’s job market
