Equality of opportunity

There is much talk of the digital divide. On one hand, there is a widely-recognised shortage of skilled people in the tech sector and others that rely on technology, and on the other hand there is an urgent problem of digital exclusion and a dearth of equality of opportunity for many individuals in our society.

But good work is being done, by both business and education. Whether it’s ensuring that young people can be inspired and learn what they need to learn to secure high value work, or businesses opening new recruitment and career pathways into their organisations.

Links to resources mentioned in the discussion and further information:

• Beth Champion

  • Sky partners with IvybridgeLink Charity to open Sky Up Digital Hub in Isleworth

  • Sky Up Digital Hubs Application Form

  • Sky early careers programme

• Charles Eales

  • Skills for Jobs learning pathways

  • Catch22 Digital Edge

  • Generation data analyst bootcamp

• Karen Marshall

  • FutureLearn Accenture courses

• Moira Thomas

  • Digital Poverty Alliance

  • Currys is helping eradicate digital poverty

  • Currys Tech4Families programme