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”
Author Archives: Peter Cripps
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.
Finding the creative “sweet spot” with design thinking
Finding the creative “sweet spot” with design thinking
How three countries led me to Digital Innovators
How three countries led me to Digital Innovators
The tools we use
The tools we use.