11 November 2026
In what is fast becoming a tradition around here, we kicked the event off with an icebreaker and a “crack the code” team activity before students got stuck into focused computer science revision. These sessions are designed to help students tackle challenging areas in their GCSE studies and are taught by our incredible staff, who bring years of industry and teaching experience to the classroom.
Alongside the revision, students took part in an interview skills workshop covering essential best practices. This naturally flowed into a CV workshop, where many students drafted their very first CV while others received personalised feedback on existing drafts. This offered a great little taste of the Ada Skills Programme that students experience throughout their time with us, which is all focused on improving employability and bridging the gap between education and the workplace.
We were also thrilled to welcome Seyi Adeyemi from PA Consulting, who delivered an inspiring talk on his journey into software engineering. A huge thank you to Seyi for sharing his insights and industry experience! The students then took on a tech product design challenge, pitching their ideas to the room, before wrapping up the event with a final revision session and an awards ceremony.
If you haven’t had the chance to visit our Manchester Campus yet, there’s still time this term! You can join us for our next Open Evening on 17th November, just book a ticket here.
Can’t make it? Keep an eye out for more upcoming events next term.