AI bootcamp launched in north-west to combat youth unemployment

Young people out of work or at risk of entering unemployment after school are set to benefit from a first of its kind AI bootcamp kicking off in the north-west. AI summer bootcamp kicks off in the north-west to prevent young people falling into unemployment First of its kind initiative brings together government with industry … Continue reading AI bootcamp launched in north-west to combat youth unemployment →

New tools to help employers maximise AI productivity gains

Skills England report shows what works for AI training and new tools will help employers build the AI skills their workforce needs. Skills England report shows what works for AI training, as skills gaps hold back adoption New tools will help employers build the AI skills their workforce needs, drawing on first-hand experience from early adopters. They follow recent launch of … Continue reading New tools to help employers maximise AI productivity gains →

Young people being supported into entry-level jobs of the future – AI bootcamps and tech training.

... partnership between government, industry and trade unions to better support young people entering the job market. ✅ 400,000 disadvantaged school students to gain AI & tech skills✅ New AI bootcamps rolling out across England✅ A new government-industry alliance to support early careers Young people entering the job market will be better supported into their … Continue reading Young people being supported into entry-level jobs of the future – AI bootcamps and tech training. →

Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI. Delivers on the town’s ambitions to put AI to work in overhauling public services and business, blazing a trail for the rest of the UK to follow Leading firms including Microsoft, Cisco and Adobe … Continue reading Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town →

Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap

New report exposes major AI skills gap holding UK businesses back - but 3 new tools launched will help unlock up to £400bn growth potential by 2030 Skills England unveils new AI Skills Framework, Adoption Pathway and Employer Checklist to support wider and more responsible AI use Separately, 7.5 million UK workers are set to gain essential AI skills by 2030 … Continue reading Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap →

AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home

AI agents could soon take on boring life admin by dealing with public services on your behalf – from filling in forms to completing applications and booking appointments, as the UK Government plans trials to save people time and modernise the state. Brits could have their own AI agent to help them deal with everything … Continue reading AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home →

AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change

Thousands of new jobs are set to be created as bidding opens for AI Growth Zones. UK government ramps up its Plan for Change as new AI Growth Zone bidding opens Development hotbeds for AI set to revitalise local communities, attract fresh investment and deliver new opportunities Interest is already building for high-potential sites in Scotland, Wales, the North … Continue reading AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change →