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Forty-one graduates have completed intensive six-month programmes in Marketing and Product Engineering, with the next Global Product & Engineering Graduate Academy set to launch this September, with a further 10 graduates joining this month.
The Access Academy is the Group’s flagship early careers initiative, designed to fast-track graduates into impactful roles across engineering and technology teams. From day one, participants are immersed in Access culture, gaining hands-on experience with the Group’s systems, people, and ways of working.
This year’s graduates primarily hailed from the University of West Timișoara and Politehnica University of Timișoara, with academic backgrounds in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Automation, Applied Informatics, and Economics and Business Administration. They joined the programme as Junior Software Engineers in Product and Engineering and Campaign Operations Trainees in Marketing.
Following successful completion, all graduates have transitioned into full-time roles across Access, including in People, Health, Support & Care, Payments, Legal, ERP, and Central contributing to Access’ continued growth in Romania.
Radu Giju, Managing Director, Global Operations Centre KL commented:
“In today’s fast-evolving, AI-driven world, developing practical skills through real-life, on-the-job learning is more critical than ever. At Access, we believe in empowering young talent not just with knowledge, but with meaningful experience. The Graduate Academy is a powerful platform that bridges academic learning with real-world application, preparing the next generation of tech professionals to thrive and lead in a digital future.”
Product & Engineering Academy Highlights
The Product & Engineering Academy is designed to develop full-stack junior software and QA engineers through a blend of theoretical and practical learning. Key focus areas include software development, quality assurance, security, and the innovative use of AI technologies.
Programme Highlights:
- 5-Day AI/Copilot Hackathon
- 2-Month Group EVO Project
- AI Workshops
- Security Tooling Workshops
- Testing & Quality Workshops
- EVO Collaboration Workshops
Ionut Nistor, Junior QA Engineer, shared:
“For me, the academy provided the ideal environment to grow as a QA engineer. It struck the perfect balance between theoretical learning and hands-on, practical experience, which really helped me build confidence and apply what I learned directly in my role.”
Marketing Academy Highlights
The Marketing Academy equips participants with the skills to become self-sufficient campaign operations specialists. Over six months, trainees build a strong foundation in digital marketing, learning to manage and execute complex campaigns using marketing automation tools.
Key Skills Developed:
- B2B SaaS digital marketing fundamentals
- In-depth marketing automation skills
- Campaign development and asset management
Bogdan Ciorogariu, Campaign Operations Trainee, reflected:
“Graduating from the Marketing Academy feels like closing a chapter I’ll always treasure. I didn’t just learn new tools or help shape how we work—I grew alongside some of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met. This journey has been as much about connection as it has been about growth.”
About The Access Group
The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, the USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approximately 9,000 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.
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