What is 21CS?
Starting your career can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re leaving school or college and aren’t sure what’s next. Through the 21CS Employability Programme (21CS) we make that transition easier, more exciting, and tailored to young people. Tried and tested over the last 9 years, 21CS is designed for young Londoners aged 16 to 30. We know every young person is different, so we provide flexible, personalised support to help you succeed.
Youth unemployment is rising, and many young people struggle to access meaningful work experiences. For those from disadvantaged backgrounds or with additional needs, the barriers are even higher. Our programme is inclusive of neurodiverse young people and those who may experience barriers linked to social or communication difficulties. At 21CS, we remove these barriers by offering smaller group sessions, one-to-one mentoring, and a calm, structured environment that helps every participant thrive.
Career Pathways
Build the confidence, skills and mindset needed to succeed in education and take your first steps towards a future IT career.
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Autumn 2026
Success Story
"A great pathway into IT"
“The service desk experience, technical bootcamps and certifications helped me build a strong foundation, while working on real-world projects gave me valuable hands-on experience.
I also developed important soft skills, including communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
My advice to new students would be to get involved in as many projects as possible, gain hands-on experience and make the most of every opportunity.”
Our Impact in 2026
Vijai joined the programme following his university degree to get real world experience in the IT industry. With newly gained technical knowledge and more confidence, he joined PPCP full-time as a Business Support Administrator.
Fadi continued his fantastic journey after graduating from the 21CS programme — kickstarting his career as an IT Engineer with Intelligent Technologies, before progressing onto Janus Henderson Investors in November 2025
Harry joined 21CS initially as a Junior Support Technician but soon transitioned to working in web development for PPCP, building brand new PPCP & 21CS websites from the ground up
“I’m really enjoyed my time with 21CS Bootcamp! It has been a great experience learning new IT skills in such a supportive and friendly environment.
Everyone has been incredibly helpful and put in so much effort to support us throughout the programme.
I’m also very happy to have earned my IT Specialist Certificate! 🎓💻 Thank you to the whole 21CS team for this amazing learning experience! 🙌”
“21CS has been transformational experience for me, I had the opportunity to learn, get hands on experience with both the client and customer. I delved into a diverse range of projects including Tech Tea and Biscuit to tackle the IT literature gap in our community, WEEE Renew to recycle and reuse decommissioned device from corporate environment.
If you’re looking to move into IT and want structured, hands-on teaching rather than theory in, this is THE place.”
“Thanks to the guidance and encouragement from the team, I feel confident that my ambitions are within reach…
…Highly recommend it to anyone looking to develop their skills and kickstart their IT career!”
“The 21CS programme of learning has helped me so much when I had no qualifications or work experience…
…Huge thanks to Gary, Vijai and Willias for all their guidance. I truly recommend them!!”
Find us
Islington
Wandsworth
Caius House
Caius House is a long standing and respected South London Charity deeply embedded in the local community. Together, we are looking to launch 21CS Wandsworth as a pilot project.
21CS Wandsworth will be a bespoke, community-focused and tech-driven initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment head-on. Born out of the urgent need to address the widening digital skills gap, 21CS will deliver a practical vocational employability solution for young people living in the area.