If there’s one sector that may have been resilient throughout the pandemic, it would be the digital sector. For other sectors, those who quickly embraced technology, digital skills and remote working have been in a better position compared to those who haven’t. Digital skills are a key growth sector for our region and there are many opportunities for people to find a career in the digital sector.

How can we grow this sector and ensure that people are aware of the opportunities to develop their skills and what does our region need to be doing in order to support businesses in upskilling the workforce across all sectors?