Thousands of young people are to be a taught a new “AI super curriculum” through a partnership between IN4 Group and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Following a launch in Oldham, MEGA Hubs are being rolled out across Rochdale, Salford, Tameside and Wigan, providing more than 3,000 secondary school pupils with access to technology learning and an AI Academy.
“Every young person in Greater Manchester deserves the chance to build the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed,” said Nicola McLeod, Director of Education, Work and Skills at GMCA.
“Digital skills are no longer optional. They’re needed in almost every role in every sector, whether that’s health, construction or creative industries.
“Through our MEGA Hubs partnership, young people can see how digital skills lead to real opportunities. This supports the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) mission to give young people a clear line of sight to good jobs, while helping employers build the skilled workforce Greater Manchester needs.”
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The MEGA Hubs have been developed by Salford-based IN4 Group and delivered alongside partners including KPMG UK, Northrop Grumman, CGI, QinetiQ, PA Consulting, Energus, Roke and BT.
“Thanks to the backing of GMCA and local authorities, we’re continuing to expand MEGA Hubs across the city-region and amplify our shared ambition for young people’s digital futures through MBacc’s Digital and Technology Gateway,” added Lauren Monks, Director of CyberFirst and MEGA Hubs at IN4 Group.
“This generation is growing up as AI-natives, so it’s our responsibility to turn that familiarity into meaningful skills and progression routes connected to the immediate AI and data capability demand of our local economy.
“Oldham is already proving what’s possible through our model, and as impact grows across Rochdale, Salford, Tameside and Wigan, we want every borough and state secondary school across Greater Manchester to benefit from this opportunity.”
