About 1800
“The most beneficial thing for me has been meeting and talking to the people who explained a future career in computer science, such as Scott Logic.” - Jack, Altitude 1800 student
Altitude 1800 are a group of enthusiastic, motivated young people aged 16 to 18 (Years 12 and 13) who want to:
- Explore the possibilities of career and education options in the digital sphere;
- Develop their tech skills for future studies and the workplace.
The Altitude 1800 programme is currently under development. Eligible students are welcome to attend our series of Future steps Events.
Future Steps Events
A monthly series of events held in partnership with businesses and institutions, which aim to introduce, inspire and motivate students to engage with opportunities for further education and employment in their local area. These careers events include activities such as workplace visits, careers fairs, career journey talks, workshops and other activities.
How to Apply
Some of our activities are very popular, and so where necessary we target those students with the greatest potential to benefit from them. Students will be selected on the basis of some of the following criteria:
- Be a student of a school in the North East;
- Currently in Years 12 or 13;
- Pupil Premium Eligible;
- Young Carer;
- Care Experienced;
- EHC Plan in place;
- Receiving SEN Support;
- Living in a neighbourhood which has a high level of financial, employment or education deprivation