Microsoft Embrace Evolve Your Tech Career Programme - Schools
Program Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 @ 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Application Deadline: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Program:
Mentoring
How:
Online
Who:
Sixth Form - Year 12, Sixth Form - Year 13
Where:
Virtual
About Microsoft Embrace Evolve Your Tech Career Programme - Schools
Microsoft Embrace 'Evolve Your Tech Career' Programme
Microsoft Embrace ERG are launching a Mentoring programme in collaboration with Everything D&I. The aim of the programme is to improve representation of Black Heritage, Asian and Ethnic Minorities within technology and Microsoft at all levels. The programme will inspire students and equip them with skills to reach their early-in-career potential.
How will the schools programme work? Microsoft will run a live event covering the following:
CV & Cover Letter
Cybersecurity (Cyberfirst)
AI Ethics & You-
LinkedIn-
Interview Prep
AI-Free Tools for School
Career Journey
Build Your Own Chatbot
Launch Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026 from 1:30-3 PM Location: Virtual Commitment: 90 minute virtual session
Who should apply? Target Audience: Students from a Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds Year of study: Sixth Form/Sixth Year Discipline: Any Disciplines
Key Programme Highlights: The Embrace Mentoring Programme LIVE event is a dynamic, virtual session designed to engage 16–17-year-old students from across the UK. Unlike previous school-by-school sessions, this year’s approach focuses on delivering larger, inclusive events that multiple schools can attend simultaneously.
Key Features:
The LIVE event is a student-centred design and the content is tailored to support students at a pivotal decision-making stage—whether pursuing university, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce. The 1-1 90 minute session will include a short sharp sessions will explore the role of AI in career development, including ethical prompt engineering and practical applications like CV optimisation and interview prep.
About Microsoft Embrace Evolve Your Tech Career Programme - Schools
Key Features:
The LIVE event is a student-centred design and the content is tailored to support students at a pivotal decision-making stage—whether pursuing university, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce. The 1-1 90 minute session will include a short sharp sessions will explore the role of AI in career development, including ethical prompt engineering and practical applications like CV optimisation and interview prep.
