Connect Tech

This development programme will provide people with the knowledge and understanding to apply rapidly evolving digital technologies to 21st century business challenges. It is integrated into the working environment, with real business applications at its heart, showcasing how employers can make best use of technology to transform their operations and take advantage of new opportunities. The format will help build connections between teams from across the county, and participants will have a safe space to try new tools and learn from their peers.

Target Audience

The target audience is leaders and managers who are keen to understand the potential implications of emerging digital technologies for their team or their wider business. Prior knowledge is not essential; the only pre-requisite is a curiosity to learn how to exploit technology for the benefit of their organisation and their customers. The material covered will give insight into some of today’s hottest topics in Digital and is also intended to provide a starting point for attendees to continue to develop their understanding.

Continued learning

This digital programme will include regional business context helping employers understand what the problems are, and how they can be fixed (including the wider skills, training and recruitment opportunities).). It is also planned to build a philanthropic data community to buddy-up with employers to support data-driven business improvement so this programme is a starting point for future business change.

Availability and costs

As a pilot programme, this first cohort is offered free of charge and employers are limited to 1 place per organisation. If participants withdraw or don’t attend one of the days a £150 fee will be invoiced to the employer organisation. 

The deadline to submit participants is 1 October 2024. 

To register for the programme please email Zoe@ConnectNorthumberland.org