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Building the
next generation
of digital talent
in the North East.

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TechFirst connects schools, students and industry to inspire, develop and accelerate the next generation.

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190

+

Schools engaged

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32,000

+

Students reached

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1,900

+

Hours of enrichment

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50

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Active ambassadors

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75

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Industry partners

WHAT WE DO

Creating opportunities,
changing futures.

TechFirst North East helps schools bring the world of cyber, digital and technology to life inside and outside the classroom.

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Schools

Access funding, resources and support to strengthen your computing provision.

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Students

Inspiring experiences, skills and pathways into exciting tech careers.

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Ambassadors

Work with schools and shape the future digital workforce.

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TechFirst has opened my eyes to the possibilities in the tech world, it's made me believe I can be part of it.

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Year 10 Student, North East

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Our focus across the North East

Working with schools across the North East to build stronger local tech communities.

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