Real careers in tech, for young people who've been overlooked.
TechStart Hub brings together training, mentoring and employer pathways so 16–24 year-olds can build skills, confidence and a first job in tech - wherever they're starting from.
Watch how TechStart opens doors into tech careers.
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Explore TechStart
Discover what we do and how we work with partners to open doors into tech.
What we do
A young person walks in unsure. They leave with skills, a network, and a paid opportunity. Everything we run feeds that journey.
Programmes for young people
Hands-on cohorts in coding, design and digital skills - built for 16–24 year-olds, including those not in education or employment.
Employer pathways
Work placements, mentoring and direct hire pipelines with employers who want to invest in early-career tech talent.
Funders & grants
Transparent reporting, measurable outcomes and a clear theory of change to back every pound put into the programme.
Community partnerships
Working with schools, councils and grassroots groups to reach young people where they already are.
Career Pathways
Whether a young person is out of education, mid-degree, or ready to launch something of their own, there's a pathway into tech.
First Steps
Not in education, employment or training? We build confidence, skills and a first step into a tech role.
Read Bailley's story
TechStart
Our core programme for 16-24 year-olds who want hands-on training, mentoring and employer exposure.
Read Olya's story
Graduate
For recent graduates ready to turn a degree into a paid tech career with structured support.
Read Marcel's storyEntrepreneur
For young people with an idea or side project who want to build a business or freelance path.
Read Karan's storySupport our work
Monthly giving lets us plan, hire mentors, and keep places open for young people who need us most. Pick a tier that works for you - cancel any time.
Refer a young person
If you work with or support a young person who'd thrive in tech, tell us about them. Teachers, parents, support workers and youth workers are often the first to spot potential.
- No experience needed - we meet young people where they are.
- We'll email you within two working days to arrange a chat.
- Calls are informal and focused on what the young person wants.
- You can stay involved as much or as little as they prefer.
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