Version 1: does its digital academies, 21 month early careers programme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyDigital Academies, 21 month early careers programme

Unconfirmed. Version 1 publishes no sponsorship policy for its digital academies, 21 month early careers programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The Digital Academies programme runs 21 months in two phases: 12 weeks of classroom and virtual training, workshops and experiential learning, then 18 months placed with a project team. Version 1 opens it to recent graduates, college and university leavers and career changers rather than only to graduates. Pay is monthly from the first day of training, and the firm commits to at least three salary reviews with an expected 20 percent increase on the starting figure, plus a share of quarterly profit distributions. Academy specialisms carry AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Anthropic, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake and Databricks accreditations. No sponsorship position is published.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
Pay
Monthly salary from day one, with at least three reviews and an expected 20 percent increase, plus quarterly profit share
2027 cycle
No published date as of 23 September 2026
Confidence
medium
We welcome applications from recent graduates, college and university leavers, and people considering a change in career.
Version 1, from its own careers pages
The catch: The 2027 cohorts are listed for Birmingham, Dublin and Belfast only, so there is no London intake, and two of the three sites are outside Great Britain or in Northern Ireland.

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.

Common questions

Does Version 1 sponsor visas for its digital academies, 21 month early careers programme?

Unconfirmed. Version 1 publishes no sponsorship policy for its digital academies, 21 month early careers programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The Digital Academies programme runs 21 months in two phases: 12 weeks of classroom and virtual training, workshops and experiential learning, then 18 months placed with a project team. Version 1 opens it to recent graduates, college and university leavers and career changers rather than only to graduates. Pay is monthly from the first day of training, and the firm commits to at least three salary reviews with an expected 20 percent increase on the starting figure, plus a share of quarterly profit distributions. Academy specialisms carry AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Anthropic, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake and Databricks accreditations. No sponsorship position is published.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Version 1?

The 2027 cohorts are listed for Birmingham, Dublin and Belfast only, so there is no London intake, and two of the three sites are outside Great Britain or in Northern Ireland.

How should I confirm Version 1's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Version 1's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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