Fostering young tech talent at IDS Group

Posted by Kat Plant in Insights

While the sector offers dynamic opportunities and the potential for significant impact, research shows that, although around two-thirds of young adults aged 16–24 are considering tech careers, challenges such as a decline in tech job adverts and limited awareness of industry roles mean many miss out on early exposure.

By welcoming and mentoring the next generation, IDS provides young people with a first-hand glimpse of the fast-paced, evolving digital world, while also bringing fresh ideas and energy into our teams.

Recently, IDS Group had the pleasure of welcoming two students for a week of work experience each – Elliott Deacon and Amy Ogley. During their time with us, they explored our services, gained insight into our operations, and engaged with different teams across the business – from marketing and design to account management and software development.

Commenting on her week with us, Amy said:

Throughout the week, Amy also enjoyed participating in networking events, including FinTech North’s York FinTech Forum and Connect Yorkshire and Sales Geeks training session: Sales Acceleration in a Slowing Economy, alongside our client relations manager, Kat Plant. These events gave her a chance to see the collaborative side of our business in action, as well as meet with other industry professionals in an informal and energetic environment.

Alongside networking, Amy also got involved in our Climb25 follow-up project, fostering connections with people we met at the event. Working with the sales and marketing team, she helped input and analyse data, assisted in preparing follow up activity and updating our CRM with valuable insight. This gave her a first-hand look at how we approach client challenges and deliver solutions, while also allowing her to contribute meaningfully to the team.

Nick Halliday, CEO of IDS Group, reflected on the value of these visits:

As we continue to grow our team and services, we look forward to welcoming more aspiring professionals, helping them build knowledge, confidence, and a clearer vision of how technology can shape their future careers.

Growing skills within IDS

And, supporting young people at the start of their careers is just one part of how we invest in future talent. We’re also committed to helping our existing team continue to grow and develop their skills.

We’re also running an apprenticeship scheme in partnership with QA, one of the UK’s leading technology and business skills providers. QA’s apprenticeships offer structured, career-focused training that helps individuals gain new qualifications while applying their learning directly in the workplace.

Our own business analyst, Matthew Likely, is currently completing a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship with QA – building on his extensive client-facing experience with a deeper analytical toolkit.

By investing in both new and experienced talent, we ensure our clients benefit from a team that is continually learning, adapting, and equipped with the latest skills to deliver smarter solutions.

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