Empowering Young Digital Leaders in the UK
July 2024
Nominet’s Digital Neighbourhood programme bridges the UK’s digital skills gap, training 175 young people and boosting their career readiness.
Challenge
Nominet were looking to address the UK’s £63 billion digital skills gap by providing engaging and effective digital training for young people. The goal was to deliver a programme that not only imparted essential digital skills but also prepared participants for real-world work placements, ensuring they were confident and competent.
Solution
We partnered with Nominet to deliver a bespoke training programme tailored to the diverse learning levels and backgrounds of the participants. Our empathetic trainers created an engaging and supportive environment, covering topics such as digital marketing, SEO, CV building, and social media hacks, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.
175
young people trained in the first year
4
major UK cities: London, Cardiff, Leeds, and Glasgow where training was delivered
> 90%
positive feedback from trainees
“The UpSkill Universe team brought real energy and expertise to our project, ensuring the young people trained were confident and ready for their placements. Their involvement has been crucial to the success of our programme.”
– Director of Corporate Affairs, Nominet
