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A look back at DVLA and Amazon Web Services (AWS)’s knowledge-sharing event

Simon stood at the front of a conference room, presenting to an audience sat at round tables. Large 'DVLA' letters are near the stage, and a presentation slide is projected on the wall behind Simon.

A look back at DVLA and Amazon Web Services (AWS)’s knowledge-sharing event

Simon Cromwell, ITS Strategy and Communication Lead, reflects on our recent event with Welsh Local Government and public sector colleagues. From cloud technology to developing digital careers, we explored what we've learnt and why investing in people is just as important as investing in technology.

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Homegrown talent: How DVLA is developing the next generation of digital experts

Posted by: Craig James, Posted on: 9 October 2025 - Categories: Features
Craig talking to past and present students at Code Connect 2025. 

Craig James, Capability and Talent Lead, reflects on how DVLA’s Centre of Digital Excellence (CoDE) development programme has helped students develop their digital capabilities.

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From placement to professional: my DVLA software engineering journey

Posted by: Iestyn Green, Posted on: 15 May 2025 - Categories: Features

For Learning at Work Week, Iestyn shares his DVLA journey from Year in Industry student to Junior Software Engineer.

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Gone in 60 seconds: On the road with our vehicle tax evasion enforcement team

Posted by: DVLA External Comms, Posted on: 3 March 2025 - Categories: Features, Vehicle tax
A man in a high-vis jacket standing next to an impounded MINI.

As part of DVLA’s vehicle tax evasion campaign, we joined our wheel-clamping partner, NSL, on the road in the Liverpool and Midlands regions to see how they’re tackling vehicle tax evasion.

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How I became a Trainee Software Engineer in just 4 steps!

Posted by: Kloe Chaplin, Posted on: 31 January 2025 - Categories: Features
Kloe Chaplin, STEM Ambassador, at the DVLA Code Challenge 2024.

One of our digital advocates, Kloe Chaplin, shares her journey to becoming a Trainee Software Engineer at DVLA.

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Celebrating 10 years of DVLA’s STEM programme

Posted by: Mark Jones and Karen Pitt, Posted on: 8 November 2024 - Categories: Features
Attendees taking part in an activity at the Code Challenge.

Our STEM volunteer programme turns 10 this year. STEM ambassadors Mark Jones and Karen Pitt look back on the programme’s success.

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DVLA’s Digital Voices group celebrates Ada Lovelace Day

Posted by: Lucy Whitaker, Posted on: 29 October 2024 - Categories: Features
DVLA panel discussion at Ada Lovelace day.

Lucy Whitaker, Digital Attraction and Engagement Manager, looks back on DVLA’s event to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day and women in digital.

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How we’re protecting and enhancing biodiversity at DVLA

Posted by: Harry Harding, Posted on: 21 October 2024 - Categories: Features, Sustainability
Wildflower meadow with DVLA building in the background.

Our Sustainability and Environment Manager, Harry Harding, provides an update on how DVLA is promoting and protecting biodiversity across the agency.

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National Apprenticeship Week at DVLA: growing talent and creating new opportunities

Posted by: Amy Taaffe-Evans, Posted on: 5 February 2024 - Categories: Features
Amy Taaffe-Evans

For National Apprenticeship Week, Amy Taaffe-Evans (Head of IT Controls, Strategy & Enablement) shares the importance of apprentices within the digital profession, particularly at DVLA.

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Drones, festivals, and coding competitions – an update on DVLA’s STEM programme

Posted by: Karen Pitt, Posted on: 25 July 2023 - Categories: Features
4 STEM ambassadors, smiling at camera and holding code challenge flyers

STEM ambassador, Karen Pitt provides an update on DVLA’s STEM volunteer programme and looks ahead to Code Challenge 2023.

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Start your digital career with DVLA’s development programmes

Posted by: Agnes Beviz and Nathan Morris, Posted on: 23 June 2023 - Categories: Features
Two DVLA development programme students, Agnes Beviz and Nathan Morris.

If you're looking to start a career in digital, DVLA have several development programmes that provide a structured path into the profession. We caught up with 2 of our recent students to learn how the MSc Development Programme helped them move into a digital career.

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