What is a graduate programme?

IT Graduate programmes, sometimes known as graduate schemes or graduate training schemes, are structured training programmes offered by many large employers in tech. They typically last at least a year; some last 18 months, while others extend to two or three years.

When should you apply for an IT graduate programme?

Most graduate technology programmes start advertising their vacancies in the autumn. Some have deadlines before the end of the year, while others tend to close in January. Don’t be caught out by the later deadlines, though. Some employers will close applications early if they receive enough quality applications before the original deadline.