Digital Degree Apprenticeship
If you want to skip the traditional university debt and dive straight into a high-paying tech career, the Digital Degree Apprenticeship is the perfect earn while you learn pathway. Delivered in partnership with the University of Exeter, this program allows students to gain a world-class degree while working at the heart of Jersey’s digital economy. Participants don’t just study theory; they spend four days a week embedded in top local firms, solving real-world problems in software engineering, cybersecurity, or data science. It’s more than a degree, it’s a four-year head start into a high-paying professional career with zero tuition debt.
Fuel your future career
At Digital Jersey, we believe the best way to learn is by doing. As the official Centre of Excellence for the global STEM Racing competition in Jersey, we provide students (ages 9–19) with a hands-on pathway into the tech and engineering sectors. Participants don’t just build cars; they manage a brand, pitch to industry experts, and master complex design and engineering principles. It’s more than a race it’s a launchpad into the global technology workforce.
Digital Jersey Tech Champions
Digital Jersey Tech Champions are students (aged 16+) who love tech and want to help shape the future. As a champion, you get to connect with Jersey’s tech community, build real‑world skills and become the go‑to digital role model in your school. You’ll take part in sessions with industry professionals and bring what you learn back to inspire other students. It’s a chance to grow your confidence, expand your network and open doors to future opportunities.
More information coming soon!
Arkwright Scholarships
The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is the gold standard for aspiring tech leaders in Jersey. Managed by the Smallpeice Trust, this prestigious two-year program identifies Year 11 students with the potential to become the UK’s next generation of engineering and digital pioneers.
Being an Arkwright Scholar is about more than just a title; it’s a direct link to the industry. Through professional mentoring, personal project funding, and exclusive industry access, students gain a competitive edge for university and degree apprenticeship applications. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a future in STEM, this scholarship is your bridge from the classroom to a high-impact technical career.
Industrial Cadets: Individual Challenger Experience
The Individual Challenger Activities are an exciting way for students to complete a short STEM project from home and gain an Industrial Cadets Challenger award. Each activity is designed by educational experts and allows students to use their creativity and imagination to complete a project in their own way and at their own pace. Students are guided through the activity on the learning platform and will have access to support for any questions or queries along the way. All students will get individual feedback on their project.
Once students have completed an Individual Industrial Cadets Challenger activity, they will join the alumni network and receive priority information about future EDT and Industrial Cadets activities.
Digital Career Pathway Finder
The Digital Jersey Career Pathway Finder helps you discover which digital careers match you. Just answer a few quick questions about what you enjoy and how you like to learn and it’ll show you roles that fit your interests, strengths and future goals.
It turns your answers into personalised suggestions, making it easier to see where you might thrive, what skills could help you grow and what opportunities exist across Jersey’s exciting tech scene.
Don’t know what you want to be? Take 3 minutes to find your ‘Digital Tribe’
The STEM Career Pathway
The Digital Jersey STEM career pathway is here to help you discover where a future in tech could take you. It connects your talent with real opportunities from Jersey to beyond, and gives you access to experiences that help you build skills, confidence and direction.
It’s all about helping you explore the tech world, try new things, and see what you’re great at, while keeping amazing opportunities right here on the island.
The make and break things stage. To spark an interest of STEM to students aged 9 to 11, through local school events such as STEM Racing Primary and SeaPerch
To inspire students aged 11 to 14 to explore the world of STEM, igniting their passion, while helping them discover the opportunities available to them
For students aged 14 to 16 to develop STEM skills and help them explore career opportunities. With opportunities of Digital badges, a central hub for information, as well as supporting Trident.
To provide meaningful work experience and equip students for future careers by connecting them with initiatives such as Digital Jersey Tech Champions invitations to Digital Jersey events, Code in Place, and IoD work shadowing.
Upskilling our 18+ local students and supporting them in entering the local workforce.
STEM Initiatives
STEM Racing Primary Regionals
Student 7th TechAwards Nominees
STEM Racing Jersey
Career's and Work Experience
Trident Work Experience
Trident is Jersey’s Year 10 work experience programme, giving students the chance to experience real working life while still at school. As part of the curriculum, it helps students build key skills like teamwork, communication and time management, supporting more informed choices about future education and careers.
Can’t find the right placement?
Try the Digital Jersey Tribe quiz to discover your interests and strengths in digital and STEM, then use your results to confidently reach out to organisations you’re excited about for a Trident placement.
IoD Future Leaders Scheme
The IoD Future Leaders Scheme gives students the opportunity to shadow a local business leader for one week, gaining real insight into leadership, decision‑making and the world of work. Students apply online, sharing why they want to take part, what they can bring, and which sector they’re interested in. Shortlisted students are invited to interview and receive valuable feedback on their application and interview skills. Successful applicants are then matched with a leader aligned to their interests.
The scheme launches each November, with applications closing on 16 January 2026, and typically takes place during Easter or summer holidays. Highly regarded by employers, it’s a great addition to university and future job applications.
Digital Internship
If you’re a university student seeking a tech career, a school leaver (16+) interested in exploring digital options, or a Digital Jersey member offering internships, you’re in the right place.
Digital Jersey offers students the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world digital environment through our member companies.
Work Placements
If you’re an A‑level or university student exploring career options, why not check out our member directory? It’s a great way to discover organisations across Jersey offering insight into digital, STEM and business careers.
Use the directory to identify companies that match your interests, then take the initiative to reach out directly and explore potential summer placements, work experience or shadowing opportunities.
Jobs in Digital Board
If you’re a school leaver or recent graduate looking for a permanent role, head to the Jobs in Digital board to explore live opportunities across Jersey’s digital and tech sector.
From entry‑level roles to graduate positions, the jobs board connects you with employers looking for new talent, digital skills and fresh ideas, helping you take the next step into your career. Explore the Jobs in Digital board and start your career journey.
