Find out how a high school apprenticeship launched Jubei's career as a Tech Analyst at Accenture.
Jubei is building a thriving career in tech as a Tech Analyst at Accenture in Washington, DC — but his journey didn’t begin with a traditional college path. During his junior year of high school, a counselor introduced his class to CityWorks DC through a Zoom presentation about apprenticeship opportunities. At the time, Jubei knew one thing for certain: college wasn’t the right fit for him. He learned best by doing, not sitting in a classroom. Inspired by the idea of hands-on learning, he applied immediately and was hired as a Software Development Youth Apprentice at Accenture.
Through the apprenticeship, Jubei discovered not only a pathway into technology, but confidence in his own potential. He developed technical skills in Python, HTML, and JavaScript, later earning internal GenAI certifications through Accenture. One breakthrough moment came when his supervisor assigned him a Python project that he built entirely from scratch. Seeing his own program come to life showed him what he was capable of and motivated him to keep learning. For Jubei, the hands-on training model made all the difference — giving him space to experiment, make mistakes, and grow in an environment where he could truly thrive.
After completing the program, Jubei continued into Accenture’s post-secondary apprenticeship and eventually earned a full-time role with the team he trained alongside. Today, he hopes employers recognize what apprenticeship programs reveal every day: talent does not depend on a degree. He believes STARs bring curiosity, determination, and untapped potential to the workforce. His advice to others considering an alternative route is simple: aim as high as possible, because opportunities can take you further than you ever imagined.
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