CyberFirst Sixth Form Outreach Event

Our Sixth Form Computer Scientists were thrilled to participate in the CyberFirst Outreach Event, held at Accenture’s Birmingham city centre offices. As a global leader in professional services, spanning strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations, Accenture boasts an impressive annual turnover of $64.9 billion.

The event brought together 60 aspiring computer scientists from sixth forms across the city, fostering an atmosphere of excitement, innovation, and curiosity.

The day provided an immersive introduction to Cyber Security through a series of interactive activities. Students explored career pathways in cyber and technology, engaging directly with industry professionals from BT, Microsoft, Accenture and keynote speakers with civil service experience. The event kicked off with a dynamic 40-minute Q&A networking session, where experts shared invaluable insights and addressed thought-provoking questions.

A standout moment was the hands-on session with Sphero, a leading name in edtech programmable robots. Through games-based learning and educational STEAM activities, students enhanced their STEM skills, programmed Sphero robots, and tackled engaging challenges. Another highlight was the Boardroom Battle, where we harnessed Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to outmanoeuvre opponents by identifying global locations.

Our sixth formers made a lasting impression, actively contributing to discussions and posing insightful questions about AI and pathways into cyber and technology careers. The event offered a deep dive into the cybersecurity landscape and an inspiring glimpse into future career opportunities.

Overall, the experience was both highly informative and incredibly engaging, leaving us inspired and eager to explore the rapidly evolving world of cyber security.

A huge thanks to Mr. King, the CyberFirst team, Accenture, and all the industry professionals who made this experience possible.

Written by Daniyal Mehmood – Head Prefect.