Think of Oakland Futures as a launchpad, not a classroom. Four weeks. Real projects. Real clients. Real pressure (the good kind). If you’re hungry to break into the world of data consultancy, this is your chance to learn from some of the best in the business and get a full-time role at the end of it.
You won’t just learn about data. You’ll live it.
What You’ll Do
For four fast-paced, hands-on weeks, you’ll immerse yourself in the full Oakland experience:
Work across everything from data strategy and engineering to visualisation, AI, and business advisory.
Build and deliver a real project, from the raw data to interactive dashboards.
Get access to workshops from experts in everything from project management to cloud engineering to sales and marketing.
Shadow live client workshops and see how data consultancy really happens.
By week one, you’ll already be working with the same tools and methods our consultants use including Python, SQL, and Microsoft Fabric. By week four, you’ll be demoing your work back to the team. This isn’t theory. It’s doing.
Who We’re Looking For
We want problem-solvers, thinkers, and doers. People who see data in a different way and want to solve our client’s toughest challenges.
You might be:
A recent graduate with an analytical mind.
A career-changer who’s completed a bootcamp and wants to level up.
A self-taught learner who’s obsessed with data and ready to prove it.
No set path. No age limit. Just drive, grit, and curiosity. Because this isn’t a bootcamp for the faint-hearted, it’s for people who want to work hard, learn fast, and make an impact from day one.
Why Oakland?
Oakland is one of the UK’s leading data consultancies and is home to some of the brightest minds in data, engineering, and analytics. When you join us, you’re not watching from the sidelines; you’re getting stuck in, joining a team of experts who’ll challenge you, support you, and push you to be your best.
Here, you’ll:
Learn from industry leaders
Get a dedicated mentor and a personal training budget every year
Be part of a community that values collaboration, curiosity, and courage
Work on projects that matter to clients, to society, and to your career
And when your four weeks are up? You’re not done. You’re an Oaklander, with a permanent role and the freedom to grow your career.
Work Hard. Learn Fast. Have Fun.
We’ll be honest – this programme isn’t for everyone. It’s intense, fast, and full-on. But you’ll also have a blast. Expect team breakfasts, laser tag, community days, and plenty of laughs in between the learning.
Sound Like You?
If you’ve got the passion, the persistence, and the potential, we want to talk to you.
Apply now to join our very first Oakland Futures intake and start your journey in data.
“Oakland Futures is something I’ve been working on in the background, and I’m incredibly passionate about. At Oakland, we talk about ‘freedom to grow,’ and Oakland Futures is just that. It’s such a unique experience, it’s not all about theory; you’ll be hands-on, working with clients almost straight away, but in a brilliantly supportive environment, it really is an amazing opportunity.”
Lauren Lewis, Futures Lead
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