What the heck is a Digital Academy?

About this talk

Recruiting within in the tech sector is becoming increasingly challenging, and availability of the right skills and talent is a major threat to digital transformation programmes globally. The digital skills gap within the UK is growing, and everyone in tech has a role to play in closing it. In this session we will look at the concept of a digital academy and how a digital talent pipeline provides a competitive edge for forward-thinking organisations. We will examine what is meant by digital skills and how closing the digital skills gap also improves diversity and innovation. Multiple high-profile organisations have contributed to detailed research in this area, and we will discover their challenges and advice!