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Best Use of Technology in Early Careers
Recognising excellence in best use of technology in early careers.
Category: Innovation & Creativity
Does your organisation lead in Best Use of Technology in Early Careers?
For employers using digital platforms, AI, or tech tools to enhance early talent experiences.
Entry Questions:
1. How have you used digital platforms to enhance the onboarding experience for early careers talent?
2. How have you kept the experience personal while leveraging technology?
3. What challenges did you face using technology, and how did you overcome them?
4. How do you measure the impact of technology in your early careers processes, and how do you share insights with the business?
In partnership with:
BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions.
We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
It’s a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and is a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background. We’re committed to nurturing talent and striving for excellence; empowering our people to drive innovation, make the right decisions and solve complex challenges.
With a huge range of opportunities, as an undergraduate or graduate, you’ll be given the responsibility to make a real impact, from day one. It’s a career you can be proud of, in a team that’s shaping a safer tomorrow.
Ready To Enter For The Best Use of Technology in Early Careers
We’re searching for students who are making a difference through creativity, curiosity, and real-world STEM impact. This award celebrates undergraduates who apply science and technology to solve problems through research, projects, entrepreneurship, or community work.
More than just an award, this is a platform to showcase your potential. You’ll gain recognition, connect with leading employers, and share your vision for the future of STEM.
To enter, you must be:
– Studying in the UK (school/college or university)
– On track for a 2:1 or equivalent
What Could You Win?
National recognition, PR exposure, featured case study on our site, and access to the winners’ network.
Judging Process
Each student submission will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts and early career professionals.
Entries will be scored against key criteria: impact, innovation, inclusivity, and evidence of results. Finalists will be announced and invited to a celebration event, where the category winners will be revealed.
STEM students bring their curiosity, creativity, and lived experience to help assess which employers truly stand out to the next generation.
Student Voice
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Early careers professionals use their recruitment expertise and deep understanding of the STEM landscape to spot genuine innovation and impact.
Early Career Peers
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A powerhouse panel of respected STEM leaders brings strategic insight, sector knowledge, and a keen eye for excellence to the judging process.
Industry Experts
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Ready To Enter?
Entries close 16 January 2026. Finalists announced February 2026. Ceremony in Spring 2026, London.