Our Commitment to Community and Technology

At Green Custard, we believe in the power of innovation and the importance of nurturing the next generation of tech enthusiasts. Our commitment to community support and corporate social responsibility is reflected in two impactful programs aimed at young minds: our week-long software engineering work experience placements run throughout the school holidays for local secondary school students, and our coveted summer internship for college students.

Fostering Passion for Technology

Software Engineering Work Experience Placements

Each year, Green Custard opens its doors to a small number of bright and eager students from local secondary schools. These week-long work experience placements provide an immersive introduction to software engineering, IoT innovation, and digital transformation, all exclusively on the AWS platform. We see this as an opportunity to impart technical skills and ignite a passion for technology that can shape their future careers.

Our experienced team guides these students through real-world projects, offering a first-hand experience of the challenges and excitement that come with working in a leading professional services software consultancy. Projects are based on experience and skill and range from simple game programming to working on customer projects. We aim to demystify the tech industry, making it accessible and inspiring for young minds who may be contemplating their future career paths.

Summer Internships

For college students seeking a deeper dive into the tech realm, Green Custard hosts an annual summer internship. This program is designed for those eager to explore the intricacies of IoT innovation and digital transformation on a larger scale. It's not just about getting hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies; it's about being part of a dynamic team and contributing to projects that have a real impact.

Check out some of our success stories

"Although Green Custard specialises in IoT solutions, the opportunity to work on diverse software engineering projects broadened my skill set and provided valuable insights into different engineering disciplines. The skill set I practised ranged from testing radio programmatically to soldering PCBs and testing embedded systems. This hands-on experience was invaluable and exceeded any anticipations I might have had, and will be instrumental in helping me make informed decisions about my future career path."

James Bryan

Summer Intern

"Gavin Dolling was an amazing mentor and broke the problem down into stages. It wasn’t easy, but due to his guidance, I was able to think of solutions by approaching problems from a different angle. I would 100% recommend the Green Custard Work experience to people interested in entering the STEM field or doing a STEM-related degree as not only is it highly beneficial for your CV but you gain invaluable work experience.”

Lynton Onwuchekwa

Work Experience Student

"The key things I learned from my work experience were 1) always ask for help, 2) always have a plan and 3) there are many ways to solve a problem. I have already used this mentality in multiple other areas of my life and it has vastly improved my problem-solving and efficiency, especially in study. I strongly believe that the skills I picked up at Green Custard will follow me throughout my career."

Tahlia Clovis

Work Experience Student

"Although Green Custard specialises in IoT solutions, the opportunity to work on diverse software engineering projects broadened my skill set and provided valuable insights into different engineering disciplines. The skill set I practised ranged from testing radio programmatically to soldering PCBs and testing embedded systems. This hands-on experience was invaluable and exceeded any anticipations I might have had, and will be instrumental in helping me make informed decisions about my future career path."

James Bryan

Summer Intern

"Gavin Dolling was an amazing mentor and broke the problem down into stages. It wasn’t easy, but due to his guidance, I was able to think of solutions by approaching problems from a different angle. I would 100% recommend the Green Custard Work experience to people interested in entering the STEM field or doing a STEM-related degree as not only is it highly beneficial for your CV but you gain invaluable work experience.”

Lynton Onwuchekwa

Work Experience Student

"The key things I learned from my work experience were 1) always ask for help, 2) always have a plan and 3) there are many ways to solve a problem. I have already used this mentality in multiple other areas of my life and it has vastly improved my problem-solving and efficiency, especially in study. I strongly believe that the skills I picked up at Green Custard will follow me throughout my career."

Tahlia Clovis

Work Experience Student

"Although Green Custard specialises in IoT solutions, the opportunity to work on diverse software engineering projects broadened my skill set and provided valuable insights into different engineering disciplines. The skill set I practised ranged from testing radio programmatically to soldering PCBs and testing embedded systems. This hands-on experience was invaluable and exceeded any anticipations I might have had, and will be instrumental in helping me make informed decisions about my future career path."

James Bryan

Summer Intern

Lynton Onwuchekwa
Lynton is a sixth-form student who completed a week-long work experience placement with Green Custard. Gavin Dolling assigned Lynton a project to build a Pac-Man replica from scratch.

Tahlia Clovis
Tahlia is a sixth-form student who spent a week on a work experience placement with Green Custard. Tahlia worked closely with Gavin Dolling to develop not only her knowledge of Python but also her approach to problem-solving and project planning.

James Bryan
James is an undergraduate aerospace engineering student at the University of Sheffield who undertook a six-week summer internship with Green Custard. James spent 2 weeks developing and configuring the UI for the ‘Beyond the Bottle’ tap in an Android development environment. James collaborated closely with Gavin to gain valuable experience in UI development but also experience working on larger projects and the workflow in this environment.

A Wider Theme of Community Support and CSR

Beyond the individual development of these students, our programs align with a broader theme of community support and corporate social responsibility (CSR). By investing in the education and professional growth of young people, we contribute to building a robust and innovative community.

Our initiatives go beyond the confines of our office walls. This October, we are participating in Springwood High School’s Futures Event, inspiring year 10, year 11 and sixth-form students about career and internship opportunities they may not have considered.

By collaborating with local schools and colleges, we strengthen ties with the community, fostering a sense of shared purpose. We envision a future where our interns and work experience participants become leaders, driving positive change in the tech industry and beyond.

Diversity and inclusion

We have been blessed to have students of colour, different cultural backgrounds and females join us. We recognise that women in general are underrepresented within the Tech industry and that changing this will start with sharing the excitement around tech with female students.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

At Green Custard, our commitment to community support and CSR is not just a checkbox; it's a philosophy that guides our actions. We invite students, educators, and technology enthusiasts to join us in shaping the future. Whether you're a budding software engineer or someone passionate about fostering innovation, let's work together to build a community where technology is a force for positive change. Together, we can unlock the potential of the next generation and create a brighter, more innovative future for all.

If you are interested in applying for a work experience placement or internship, get in touch at jobs@green-custard.com