WHY IS DIGITAL FUTURES SO IMPORTANT?

By 2035, Greater Manchester’s digital and creative sector will require an additional 22,000 roles in order to sustain itself.

This figure is staggering, especially when you consider that right here in 2019, we are already experiencing a skills shortage so severe that one-third of our region digital businesses have reported turning away work due to a lack of talent.

That is why we have decided to join the collection of progressive businesses that have decided to become Digital Futures Ambassadors.

HOW WILL WE GET INVOLVED?

Becoming a Digital Futures Ambassador means we can support the programme in several different ways, depending on what suits us.

These include:

• Designing and delivering work that will help bring the curriculum to life.
• Providing industry work experience placements and internships for students.
• Helping to educate educators and careers advisors on the breadth of roles available.
• Contributing resources that will increase awareness and understanding of the industry.
• Sharing knowledge through presenting talks, masterclasses, and inspiring workshops.

DO YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

For Digital Futures to be a success, it is vital that Manchester Digital hit their target of having 250 businesses sign up.

WANT TO PLAY YOUR PART?

Then follow in our footsteps, sign up to become a Digital Futures Ambassador and join a network of progressive businesses that are pulling together to help shape a brighter future.