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The UK is the reigning champion in European tech dominance. And, with the digital sector growing at 7% annually, it's clear that we will stay on top. But, what if you're not a tech pro or a coding genius? Can you still join this sector? Yes, you can. Thanks to what is called Squiggle Careers. This term refers to when people with traditional jobs transfer their skills to other careers. Break into the industry by leveraging your skills. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3vnQjnA #TechIndustry #CareerGrowth #Skypath #TechJobs

For most people, the new year is a time for reflection and goal-setting. But for us at New Politics, it’s a time for action. That’s because the political cycle lasts two years - so we’re right in the middle of our work. In off years (when there aren’t as many elections), we build the plane. In the on years, we take flight. 2023 was an off year. This means that much of our work revolved around setting up a foundation for what’s to come in 2024. We helped our candidates build teams, train staff, formulate strategic objectives, and identify the path to victory. Off years in politics are like building a startup before it goes public. Our candidates need to know their mission and understand their core values before they even announce their entry into a race. While our work in off years looks a little different, it is instrumental to setting our candidates up for success in the on years. That way, as we begin 2024, our candidates are all poised to take off.

Opencast has been confirmed as one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies in the 2024 Sunday Times 100 – the prestigious annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. Consistently recognised as one of North East England's most rapidly expanding businesses, Opencast has now been placed 75th in the 2024 edition of the UK-wide Sunday Times 100. This national recognition follows Opencast being named earlier this year as the fastest-growing large tech business at the 2024 #NorthernTechAwards. Welcoming our inclusion on the #SundayTimes100 list for the first time, Chief Executive Tom Lawson said: “To be ranked at 75 in this prestigious list is a reflection of our rapid growth and expansion from our North East base to become a UK-wide business. Over the past three years we’ve been able to report an average growth rate of 76.25%.” Tom added: “Our success is not just about our revenue and people numbers. It also lies in the impact of our work on our people, our clients and wider society. It is a result of a huge team effort and I could not be prouder of our people.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyAXjV5b #Growth #SundayTimes #NorthEast

Sector partnerships are "an opportunity for industry to identify what challenges they face and how they might work in a collective way to implement solutions." Senior Consultant of Sector Partnerships & Industry Barbara "Bobbie" Wolfe breaks down the benefits of #SectorPartnerships in our latest blog and shares some takeaways from the recent Tech Talent Denver meeting. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gN3x-3Jw

We are thrilled to share our latest trading update - Northcoders continues to lead the way in B2C and B2B technology training across the UK, and our latest announcement showcases our ongoing success and growth. Key Highlights Revenue Growth - Delivered a 26% increase in revenues to £4.4 million for the six months ended 30th June 2024, driven by brand expansion across the UK as well as underlying demand for our training services. Training Bootcamp Success - Northcoders’ Training Bootcamp Division has continued to perform well, with registrations for our core software development, data engineering, and cloud engineering (DevOps) programmes growing 37%. Strong Financial Position - We maintain a robust balance sheet with £1.3m in cash, and trading was in line with market expectations. Graduate Placements - Increased by over 25%, with our hiring partner network expanding to around 500 companies (FY 2023: 465 companies) to meet this growth. “We are really pleased with our performance in the first half of 2024 and achieving this is testament to our strategic initiatives and the hard work of our ambitious team,” said Chris Hill, CEO. “The entrepreneurial culture runs top to bottom at Northcoders and the proactivity within our teams is driving future success.” Read the full trading update here - https://lnkd.in/eSn4xAS7 #Northcoders #TechTraining #B2C #B2B #Education #Growth #Innovation

The ScaleUP USA program is solving the problem of limited access to federal career opportunities and resources for college students and young adults. It bridges the gap between education and employment, providing training, mentorship, and placement services to help individuals launch successful careers in the federal government ecosystem, including federal jobs, contracts, and grants. #FederalJobs #CollegeCareers #YouthEmployment #GovernmentCareers #CareerAdvice #FederalCareer #ScaleUPUSA #FederalGovernmentJobs #GovernmentJobs #PublicServiceCareers #GovernmentContracting #GovCon

The Business Post is tops for tech and innovation. In the latest issue: - Government scouts locations for national tech incubator - NI tech deals at a record high - Irish haircare brand looks to go Supernova - Tech layoffs on the rise - How the AI Act could be bad for Ireland Read in print or online at businesspost.ie

Did you know that contract workers in tech are paid less than their directly-hired counterparts with little to no benefits? Addressing systemic issues like this can feel like a tall order. So how does our team stay motivated? Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement German Calderon Leon finds his resolve in his personal experience. Learn more about TechEquity—what we do, why we do it, and the people who make it all happen: https://ow.ly/l3HA50TaYKa

Come find us at our session on Thursday! Tx Karolle Rabarison for putting this together. THE ESSENTIAL CRAFT OF LEAVING YOUR JOB (Thursday 3/14, 2 p.m.): why you should think about transitions from Day 1 and the practical things to consider for an effective handover, whether you're planning for a temporary extended leave or permanent exit.

Tech firms are making bold moves as the IT industry evolves. Check out this insightful article featuring CompTIA's chief research officer, Tim Herbert, highlighting how Silicon Valley is shifting and its impact on the workforce.