Tottenham college student secures competitive internship with Hitachi Solutions UK
London, UK – 29 April 2025 – Local college student Maries Mansaray, a student at Capital City College (CCC), Tottenham Centre, has secured a paid internship with Hitachi Solutions UK, a global leader in technology and consulting services, following a rigorous application and interview process.
Maries is studying Pre Access-Digital Technologies and Computer Science at CCC’s Tottenham Centre, and is one of eight students who will start a paid, two-week placement to explore the technology industry and gain insight into life within a global consultancy.
Thanks to CCC’s dedicated careers team, this opportunity was presented to Maries through the work experience programme at CCC, which enables college students to build confidence and gain real-world experience while fulfilling industry placement hours as part of their studies.
Maries commented about the experience: “I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn more about data analytics and AI. Being in a real work environment and learning directly from experienced professionals is amazing. From the very start, during the assessment, we were warmly welcomed and encouraged—it really made a difference.
“The task we were given felt unfamiliar at first, but it quickly turned into something exciting and challenging. We had the chance to speak with industry leaders who not only answered our questions but also offered real-world advice and insights into the field.
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Christina Mackay, Head of ESG and Social Value at Hitachi Solutions, said: “At Hitachi Solutions, we know talent doesn’t follow just one path. That’s why we’re committed to improving access and opportunities for people who haven’t taken a ‘traditional’ route through further education but are keen to explore careers in tech.
“Programmes like Gen H are designed to build confidence, open minds to new possibilities, and help people discover where their strengths can take them. From day one, Maries impressed us with her curiosity and determination, and we’re delighted to have her in this year’s cohort. These initiatives don’t just inspire our interns, they bring fresh thinking, perspectives and energy into our teams, making us stronger as a business.”
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David Ward, a lecturer in ICT at Capital City College, commented: “Maries demonstrated incredible determination and perseverance, refusing to take no for an answer. Her proactive approach and convincing plan for catching-up left a strong impression. With great potential and a never give-up attitude, she has shown herself to be a learner who will undoubtedly succeed.”
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About Hitachi Solutions Europe
Hitachi Solutions Europe, Ltd. helps its customers successfully compete with the largest global enterprises using powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable industry solutions built on the Microsoft Cloud. Hitachi Solutions Europe provides global capabilities with regional offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, India/Middle East, Japan, and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit: https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.uk.
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About Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.
Hitachi Solutions, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a core member of the Information & Telecommunication Systems business of Hitachi Group and a recognised leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to companies across many industries. The company provides value-driven services throughout the IT life cycle, from systems planning to system integration, operation, and maintenance. Hitachi Solutions delivers products and services of superior value to customers worldwide through key subsidiaries in North America, Europe, India/Middle East, and Asia Pacific. For more information on Hitachi Solutions, please visit: https://www.hitachi-solutions.com.
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About Capital City College
Capital City College (CCC) is London’s largest further education and training provider, with around 35,000 students and an annual income of £130m.
Capital City College is the trading name of Capital City College Group which is the result of the merger between three further education colleges: City and Islington College, The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London, and Westminster Kingsway College, as well as a specialist training arm, Apprenticeships+. The Group includes 01 Founders and Visionnaires, focused on coding and entrepreneurship respectively.
Capital City College has 10 centres across London for 16-18 year-olds, adult learners, apprentices and businesses. It has nationally-recognised specialisms in areas such as construction, digital technology, healthcare, hospitality, rail engineering and science. Capital City College gained a ‘good’ Ofsted grade in February 2023 including being awarded ‘strong’ (the highest grade) in its contribution to meeting skills needs.