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Data and technology work experience in Telford

If you are a student looking for work experience at a leading Microsoft Data Analytics consultancy in Telford, Shropshire, and want to explore areas like Data Science, Power BI, AI, and more, explore our resources below.

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Answer five quick questions and we will suggest a role that could be a great fit for you, plus the school subjects that will help you get there.

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If you could spend an afternoon doing any of these, which would you pick?

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How do you feel when you see a chart, graph, or table of numbers?

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Please note that we are already at capacity for work experience this year (Last updated 29/04/2026).

Currently, we only accept work experience placements from Year 12/13 students in the Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire area.

We appreciate a proactive approach. Tell us why you want to work with us and give us plenty of notice so we can plan accordingly! If you would like to get in touch about work experience, strictly all enquires can be emailed to jobs@purplefrogsystems.com

Useful work experience links

It is worth considering virtual work experience. Many companies post about virtual work experience opportunities on LinkedIn or their websites. Some examples you could try are:

Barclays LifeSkills

Virtual work experience from Barclays covering finance, business, and workplace skills.

NCSC Schools

National Cyber Security Centre resources and programmes for school students interested in cyber security.

Speakers for Schools

Free virtual work experience placements with top employers across a wide range of industries.

Careers and Enterprise

A directory of virtual work experience opportunities curated by the Careers and Enterprise Company.

Youth Opportunities

A platform listing internships, competitions, scholarships, and work experience for young people.

Career Ready

Virtual work experience connecting young people with mentors and employers across the UK.

Prospects

Comprehensive guide to virtual work experience with links to opportunities across multiple sectors.

S4S Next Gen

Work experience and insight programmes from Speakers for Schools connecting students with leading employers.

Capgemini Work Experience

Technology work experience programme from Capgemini. Applications open each November — ideal for those interested in tech careers.

Learn about Purple Frog Data

Purple Frog, based in Telford, is a Microsoft Data Analytics consultancy serving multinational clients across sectors like finance, retail, aerospace, and logistics. Our team of 20+ consultants operates from our head offices on Hadley Park East.

We specialise in designing and architecting enterprise data analytics systems, including implementing Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, we present on these topics globally and help organise data conferences such as, SQLBits and FabFest. We also host a monthly Data Platform Group.

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Life at Purple Frog Data Analytics

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Route to a profession in the data industry

Why study Maths? It underpins and is a foundation of key areas like Python, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning.

Pathways for girls into tech. We are dedicated to encouraging more girls into tech and actively support STEM and career events. There are many charities in our community dedicated to this cause. For example, Girls Who Code.

Not all jobs are technical. Not all jobs in tech involve coding. For instance, at Purple Frog Systems, we have specialists in Digital Marketing, Finance, HR, and Project Management. These roles are crucial as they ensure the smooth operation of our business, each contributing in their unique way to our overall success.

What we look for

We seek individuals with the right attitude who enjoy solving puzzles and are eager to learn. We’ll provide all the necessary training and support.

We offer apprenticeships and will also consider T-levels.

Strictly all enquires on email to jobs@purplefrogsystems.com