Digital Innovators

A highlight this summer has been joining Severn Trent and Digital Innovators at Millennium Point at their Innovation Summer Camp! I was blown away by the young people's innovative ideas 💡 some of which were very marketable in today's society and certainly needed. Teamwork, communication skills, creativity, and project management were all 👌🏾. The final presentations were well , though, brilliantly articulated with passion and highlighted lots of leadership skills. Great to see young people boost their confidence, use their creativity, and build their team building and communication skills! I was pleased to see a diverse group of young people who had lots of fun, were enthusiastic, built on their core skills, and also saw alternative career options for the future.

A highlight this summer has been joining Severn Trent and Digital Innovators at Millennium Point at their Innovation Summer Camp! I was blown away by the young people's innovative ideas 💡 some of which were very marketable in today's society and certainly needed. Teamwork, communication skills, creativity, and project management were all 👌🏾. The final presentations were well , though, brilliantly articulated with passion and highlighted lots of leadership skills. Great to see young people boost their confidence, use their creativity, and build their team building and communication skills! I was pleased to see a diverse group of young people who had lots of fun, were enthusiastic, built on their core skills, and also saw alternative career options for the future.

Summer Camp 2024 - Using Innovation to inspire a generation We are grateful to have had some special guests join us on the final day of the Summer Holiday Bootcamp Programme! Sharon Thompson, JP, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council & Cabinet Member for Economy & Skills Deputy Mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority, was blown away by the young people’s innovative ideas, and gave an encouraging word to the young people for them to harness their creativity. Gabriel Imevbore, Entrepreneur and Future Faces Chamber of Commerce member, attended and was able to provide some of his valuable insights into the tech sector and the importance of local opportunities within this area. Thank you for the support of all visitors throughout the programmes, we hope that this is the first of many bootcamps, and that the young people of the West Midlands will continue to he inspired and develop their skills and unlock their potential!

It was really fantastic to be a part of this and thank you to all our sponsors and the DI staff who made it happen as well as all of the amazing young people who participated.

With today’s exam results being published we wish all of the students we have worked with in the last twelve months good luck! Remember whatever your results today it’s not the exam results that define who you are but it’s your unique strengths and skills and how you use them. You are unique and therefore can hold your head high whatever your results.

I was so impressed! Yesterday I visited Mick Westman at the #MilleniumPoint to observe the #DigitalInnovator’s summer boot camp for 11 to 14-year-olds sponsored by #SevernTrentWater. I met coaches John, Kim, and Peter from the team, along with volunteers from the Severn Trent team. 13 young people worked on a project with the context provided by Severn Trent. I was heartened and inspired by the students. Post-pandemic many young people have struggled with social skills, confidence, and teamwork. I observed the thought process, maturity, and passion for the sustainability of the group. Their independent and team thinking, and way of collaborating was even better than I have seen with people who are already working! The short film below shares some pictures about how much fun the group had, how interactive it was, and how they talked with confidence about their ideas on flip charts and with the use of Minecraft and Lego. The coaches provided encouraging feedback to provide insight for the young people about their unique skills and abilities. I worked previously with the Digital Innovator social enterprise, when I worked at BNP Paribas, as a Senior HR leader. The Digital Innovator model offers a fantastic opportunity for businesses. The programme provides corporate social responsibility (CSR) work experience opportunities for young people. They gain valuable exposure and employable skills to bridge the gap between education and employment. Imagine spotting your diverse next-generation early talent while providing opportunities for young people to experience real-life business challenges. The students work on projects to learn skills like creativity, communication collaboration, and critical thinking. Their Digital Innovators learn flexibility, adaptability, and resilience all behaviours that employers want to benefit from and build upon. If you want to provide CSR support, then this is a worthy cause for employers. You will demonstrate your support in the community, help young people get work-ready, and make a commitment towards your own future early talent attraction. Contact me and I can link you to the team or contact Mick directly. #Digitalskills #confidence #innovation #transitiontowork #digitalinnovators # #CSR

Just a few of the amazing students in action at this week's Summer Bootcamp run by us with sponsorship from MILLENNIUM POINT TRUST, Severn Trent and PHTA Ltd. Want to know more about our work? Contact us on here or at info@digitalinnovators.co.uk.

We’ve kick launched our Holiday Bootcamp Programme taking place in Millennium Point Birmingham. Young people across Birmingham, between the ages 11-14, engage in fun activities and thrive in their learning. We are partnered with Severn Trent and supported by MILLENNIUM POINT TRUST and PHTA Ltd for this Bootcamp. The young people have come up with solutions to challenges posed by Severn Trent, and with such an opportunity, they have learnt soft skills such as confidence, resilience, creativity, and much more! The programme will be running until the 22nd of August. If you have any queries either contact us here on LinkedIn, or email us via info@digitalinnovators.co.uk.

Digital Innovators are hiring! We are looking for a Junior Project Manager Apprentice to join our team. In this role, you will work directly within the operations team to ensure we can support young people across the region. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to info@digitalinnovators.co.uk

Digital Innovators are hiring! We are hiring Skills Coaches who will work directly with young people to help them unlock their potential and improve their life skills and confidence, whilst earning an apprenticeship qualification! All roles will be for individuals who wish to inspire, develop and foster behavioural change in young people across the West Midlands. All roles will be responsible for providing guidance and support to young people, building their confidence and inspiring them to reach their full potential.