Avanade is seeking ambitious and tech passionate graduates to join our Technology Consulting and VelocITy Graduate Programme, starting October 2026 in Newcastle. This programme is designed to develop future consultants through hands on project experience, structured training, and continuous professional growth.You will join a diverse, collaborative community, gain exposure to market leading Microsoft technologies, and work directly with clients, senior leaders, and global teams.Together we do what matters.What you will do: - Join live project teams to consult on innovative, critical technology solutions.- Participate in a 3-month intensive technical training programme, delivered with QA, focused on Data & AI, Cloud, Software Engineering and Cyber Security.- Build consultancy capabilities through communications and soft-skills training.- Shadow experienced consultants and contribute to projects.- Engage in group work, hackathons, and hand-on learning designed to accelerate your technical and professional development.- Work toward Microsoft certifications.- Benefit from ongoing support through an assigned Career Advisor and Buddy.- Collaborate within Avanade's Early Talent Network for global connections and learning opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Avanade is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Avanade's Hiring and Privacy Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.