Why Partner with Ada?

We are the UK’s leading specialist technical college, and your strategic partner in building a future, high performing team. We exist to educate and and support talented, passionate, young people, from all backgrounds.

Your trusted partner to develop diverse digital talent

Whether you’re scaling your software engineering team, advancing your data capabilities, align your corporate social responsibility goals, or looking to inspire the next generation through T Level placements, Ada delivers results.

Close Your Digital Skills Gap

The UK digital sector faces over 800,000 vacancies with 76% of employers struggling to fill tech roles.

With Ada apprentices you are able to immediately fill critical skills shortages with ambitious, high achieving talent.

Guaranteed Quality and Measurable ROI

Reduce staff turnover and improve long term loyalty by investing in talent with a high retention rate.

Ada apprentices outperform the national average achievement rate by over 30%.

Our employer satisfaction rate is 90%, and our courses are employer led and constantly evolve with industry needs.

Diversity and inclusion

64%

of sixth form students are from minoritised ethnicities

34%

of sixth form students are women or those of minority genders

51%

of sixth form students are from low-income families

Access Diverse and Underrepresented Talent

Our commitment to social mobility and diversity directly benefits your workforce:

– 66% of Ada Apprentices are from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds (vs. 30% in the UK Tech Sector).

– 38% identify as Female or Gender Non-Conforming (vs. 10% in the UK Tech Sector).

– 47% come from Low-Income Backgrounds (vs. 9% in the UK Tech Sector).

Partnering with us means contributing to a more inclusive tech workforce. You gain access to a diverse pool of high potential individuals who are often overlooked by traditional recruitment methods, helping you secure the best minds for your organisation.

A Smart, Flexible Alternative to Graduate Hiring

Ada apprentices are immediately productive and highly capable talent, developed through a curriculum co-designed with employer partners. We also offer a unique Level 4 to BSc top-up pathway.

Training Support

Apprentices are supported by dedicated skills coaches who focus on building essential human and workplace skills.

You receive employees who are not only technically proficient in industry tools, e.g., Python, JavaScript & SQL, but also workplace ready. This training in professional growth, communication, and resilience ensures they integrate seamlessly, manage projects effectively, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Minimal Cost and Bespoke Recruitment Support

The Financial Benefit:

– Levy Paying Employers (payroll over £3m): The only cost is the apprentice salary, as training costs are fully covered.

– Non-Levy Paying Employers (payroll under £3m): 95% of the training costs are covered.

Ada provides free, full support through the hiring process, including producing job descriptions, managing first-stage recruitment, and supplying high-potential candidates for your final decision.

Read about levy funding and costs

Our Partners

Find out more about the employers we work with.

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Case Studies

Find out more about why our partners chose Ada, and how their partnerships are benefiting their business.

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For ClearScore, working specifically with Ada is a deliberate choice to support underrepresented groups and improve social mobility. This directly aligns with our goal to create more inclusive and equitable career pathways, providing real social value.

Louise Jones Chief People Officer, ClearScore