Human stories behind the outcomes — for funder reports, the website, board packs and partner conversations.
Left college during second year, working part-time in retail in Hackney.
Started a Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship at Monzo in March 2025.
"I walked into Monzo on day one and realised people like me belong here. TechStart made that real."
NEET for 14 months in Newham. Referred via Job Centre Plus.
Started as Junior Service Desk Analyst at TfL, April 2025. £26k starting salary.
"Six months ago I wouldn't have left the house for an interview. Now I'm running tickets for a 30,000-person organisation."
Recent KCL graduate, BSc Computer Science, no industry contacts.
Joined Lloyds Banking Group as Graduate Software Engineer, January 2025.
"The Frankfurt trip changed how I think about my career. I now see myself as a future European tech leader, not just a London grad."
NEET, recent arrival to UK, limited written English.
Enrolled on Level 2 Digital Skills at Lambeth College, alongside continued mentoring.
"I didn't believe I could study and look after my family at the same time. Now I'm doing both."
Care leaver, NEET for 22 months, history of disengagement with services.
Enrolled on a Prince's Trust Get Started programme; continuing 1:1 support.
"For the first time someone stuck with me when I didn't show up."
A-Levels in Croydon, declined university place due to cost concerns.
Accepted Data Engineering apprenticeship offer from Octopus Energy, starting September.
"I get to learn a career and not take on debt. My grandad cried."
Goldsmiths graduate, Southwark, underemployed in hospitality six months post-graduation.
12-month paid placement at the BBC, with view to permanent role.
"TechStart treated me like a future colleague, not a charity case."