Cornwall has the fastest growing tech sector in the south west. This is creating an increasing demand for digital skills which cannot currently be met locally
Digital Futures Cornwall is recieving funding throught the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund. It brings together 10 partners, led by Truro and Penwith College, to harness that growth and convert it into economic opportunity for the region by developing a pipeline of talent.
Our vision
To create a shared space for all things digital. To focus on providing opportunities for local people currently underrepresented in the tech sector, whilst tackling the challenges of a growing industry.
We hope to showcase that, through delivering exciting training programmes and well-paid jobs locally, our vibrant tech sector can raise aspirations and create opportunities.
Our aims
Working with employers to understand current and future needs, we aim to:
- empower the workforce,
- co-develop blended learning opportunities to create a sustainable pool of skilled professionals,
- encourage new talent via an outreach programme.
Who is Digital Futures Cornwall for?
Anyone aged 16+ living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly who has the right to work here. Including those wishing to upskill in their current roles. Plus, school leavers, students, people who are unemployed, or employed in roles which don’t utilise their skills and knowledge, and those looking to change career.
Local organisations, both in the tech sector and beyond, are encouraged to engage with project partners to ensure their employees have the digital skills they need.
And, working with schools, aiming especially at girls, we seek to inspire the next generation, igniting interest in tech careers from an early age.
Digital Futures Cornwall Delivery Partners
Digital Futures Cornwall is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund proactively supports delivery of the UK-government's five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.
For more information, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus.