Digital Innovators are delighted to be working with WM5G to help deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious programmes for digital and AI skills. As the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer , announces a new national drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech, the £187m Department for Science, Innovation and Technology TechFirst programme is set to reach 1 millionContinue reading “Digital Innovators and WM5G appointed as TechFirst Youth delivery partner for the West Midlands”
Author Archives: Peter Cripps
Digital Innovators Response to the ‘Inside the Mind of a Young NEET’ Report
Attached is Digital Innovators response to the report Inside the Mind of a Young NEET by Shuab Gamote and Peter Hyman. That report can be downloaded from here.
An open letter to the next UK government
Digital Innovators have built up a huge amount of experience in delivering digital and employability skills to young people during their seven years of operation. During this time we have worked with large numbers of young people, employers and community organisations. We believe that at this pivotal time in the UK’s history, leading up toContinue reading “An open letter to the next UK government”
Women in STEM – Ada Lovelace and the birth of computing
Ada Lovelace Day, 10th October 2023, is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). In this blog post, Design and Technology Director Pete Cripps discusses why Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer, is as relevant today as she was then – and how her influence can inspireContinue reading “Women in STEM – Ada Lovelace and the birth of computing”
The 4Cs are alive and well but why are they in short supply?
The 4C’s – collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking skills – are essential to succeeding in the workplace. Why then, are they still in short supply?
What skills do employers really want?
With new reports being published all the time stating the “top 10 skills employers need” – how can we be sure what they really want? Pete delves into the matter…
Why you need a side hustle
Why you need a side hustle! 3 reasons why you should consider a side hustle and 5 tips to help you get it started…
What jobs use digital skills?
Pete delves into the types of jobs which our Skills Programme students have the opportunity to pursue as a result of their digital skills.
Why you’ll need more than tech skills in 2021: Part One
Digital skills are increasingly essential in the modern job market, but even those with their heart set on a career in coding will need a broader set of skills to succeed.
Three ways to unlock your creativity
At Digital Innovators, we believe that everyone can be creative in their own way. Here are three techniques you can try to get creative.