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Tay Cities Region Deal: Digital Skills Project Launch

  • Abertay cyberQuarter Bell Street Dundee, Scotland, DD1 1HG United Kingdom (map)

Join us for a networking breakfast as we launch the Tay Cities Deal Digital Skills Project.

Agenda

10:00 - 10:30

Arrival, networking and welcoming address by Councillor Grant Laing

Chair of the Tay Cities Region Deal Joint Committee

10:30 - 11:00

What are the digital jobs in the Tay Cities Region?

Richard Marsh

Key findings from the Tay Cities Region Digital Skills Mapping Report.

11:00 - 11:30

Growing, attracting and retaining talent in the region.

Panel Discussion: Growing, attracting and retaining talent. How do we work collaboratively as a region to ensure we meet existing and future skills demands? With Gameelah Ghafoor, Head of Software En...
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11:30 - 12:00

Thank you and networking

About this event

Join us on Tue Nov 07, 2023 at 10:00 AM GMT for the launch of the Tay Cities Region Deal: Digital Skills Project. This in-person event is your chance to delve into the world of digital skills and discuss how we can work collaboratively across business, education, the third and public sector to meet the skills needs for the region.

About the Digital Skills Project:

The Tay Cities Digital Skills Project is part of the £20 million, Regional Skills and Employability Development Programme, funded by the Scottish Government. Approved in December 2022 and commencing in April 2023 the Digital Skills Project was awarded over £1.5m of government funding, over a 3 year period to support regional economic growth and the digital labour market throughout Angus, Dundee, North East Fife and Perth & Kinross.

 
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