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Tech At Ten #3: Next Generation Digital Workforce

With predictions of 90% of all jobs needing excellent digital skills within 10 years, we take a look at how Northamptonshire is preparing students for the workplace of the future.

Dr Patrice Seuwou (Programme Leader - BSc (Hons) Digital Business, University of Northampton)
Patrice discusses the new Digital Business course and his ambitions for the graduates it will create.


Jake Zelkowicz (Assistant Principal - Arts and IT, Northampton College)
Jake explains the new Digital Academy being built at Northampton College and their aims for the future.



Dr Helen Caldwell, Dr Emma Whewell and Beth Garrett (DLAB Erasmus Team, University of Northampton)

Following the success of their talk at Merged Futures 2020, the DLAB Erasmus team speak about taking technology outdoors and exploring the versatility of mobile technologies in the outdoor classroom.


A panel discussion led by Christine Lawrence from The Graduate Recruitment Specialists. The panel explores:

  • what the local digital job market looks like

  • skills that are being asked for now and what is likely to be needed in the future

  • how do we keep Northamptonshire’s brightest digital and tech graduates in the county?

Earlier Event: September 21
Kristina's Careers Hour: Digital Natives
Later Event: October 30
Tech At Ten #4: Digital Inclusion