AN INITIATIVE to raise awareness of digital careers and equip young people with the skills to access tech opportunities has been launched in East Sussex.
The East Sussex Digital Futures Accelerator (DFA) programme offers a series of activities to schools and employers which aim to increase the number of students pursuing careers and opportunities locally in the digital and technology sector.
A PILOT programme to inspire the next generation of engineers will launch in Hastings thanks to an £18,000 funding boost.
East Sussex County Council successfully bid on behalf of Skills East Sussex for £18,000 from the Royal Academy of Engineering to fund after-school clubs and give pupils hands on experience.
A RANGE of projects designed to support training and boost employability across Hastings and Rother will share Government funding worth £1 million.
East Sussex County Council will distribute the Skills Capital Fund between a total of 11 projects that will help enhance the local skills and training offer in line with the priorities of Skills East Sussex, the local multi-agency strategic skills board. Continue reading
A FUNDING gap of almost £13 million continues to confront East Sussex County Council following limited help in the national budget, cabinet members are being warned.
The Government’s national budget statement on 30 October signalled likely extra costs for local authorities which may cancel out the benefits of some extra funding announced at the same time. Continue reading
