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My Tech Degree Apprenticeship
has given me the confidence to
take the lead on projects
Based in our Leeds office, Lizzie joined
on our Technology Degree Apprenticeship
(TDA) with the University of Leeds. The
programme has allowed her to enjoy
student life while taking on placements at
PwC during her studies. Now in the final
year of her degree, she’s back at university
after spending her third year of the
apprenticeship on a full placement year
working in our Technology team.
from paid work experience with us during
the summer months alongside the full
placement year.
Working in Technology offers a variety of
opportunities. She’s worked in the Testing
team, where she reviewed internal
technologies and products to ensure
optimum performance and effectiveness.
Lizzie loved the work she did and enjoyed
working with colleagues from across the
business. It was a great opportunity to
build her network and find out more about
different teams.
We have opportunities on our Technology
Degree Apprenticeship at the University of
Birmingham, the University of Leeds,
Queen Mary University of London and
Queen’s University Belfast. We’ve also just
launched a work-first pathway Technology
Degree Apprenticeship in partnership with
Ada College Manchester.
Before joining our Testing team, Lizzie had
the opportunity to experience placements
across a number of our other Technology
teams.
During her summer placement, she worked
in the Digital Lab team. One of her proudest
moments was when updates she had made
to an asset were published on the Lab. It’s
amazing to see that something she had
made was being used by colleagues across
the firm.
The placements Lizzie works on are a key
part of our Technology Degree
Apprenticeship. This bespoke programme
is fully-funded for the duration of the
four-year degree in computer science or
software engineering. Students also benefit
To find out more and apply, go to:
pwc.co.uk/techdegree
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Outside of her degree and placements,
Lizzie is passionate about sustainability and
caring for the environment. In an effort to
reduce her carbon footprint, she’s opted for
a vegan diet and advocates strongly for
sustainable fashion choices.
To find out more visit pwc.co.uk/techdegree
“
If you’re considering applying
to PwC’s Technology Degree
Apprenticeship, I’d recommend
it wholeheartedly. When you join
the firm, you’ll receive unwavering
support and respect from all your
colleagues, who are eager to see
you succeed. There’s lots to learn
and so many new people to meet
- there’ll never be a dull moment.
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