Building A Bridge From Poverty To Prosperity
An organization upskilling young people from low-income backgrounds and underrepresented communities in digital/tech careers.
Why?
Two pressing issues in the UK demand immediate attention: Youth Poverty and the Digital Skills Gap. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has recently reported that poverty among children in the UK stands at a staggering 31%, the third-highest rate among European Union countries.
Urgency
This figure is deeply concerning and indicates that many children and young people in the UK live in households struggling to make ends meet.
Digital Skills Gap
According to estimates, around 17 million people in the UK require more basic digital skills to navigate the workplace and everyday life.
Change In Technology
With increasing reliance on technology, digital skills are essential for employment and social participation. Unfortunately, many individuals are left behind due to a lack of access to training and resources.
The Youth In Poverty In UK
Those living in poverty often lack access to technology and digital resources, exacerbating their disadvantage. This can perpetuate a cycle of poverty as those without access to digital skills struggle to find and retain employment in a rapidly changing job market.
Urgency UK economy
The skills gap could cost the UK economy £141 billion in GDP growth by 2028.
Unveiling the Skills Gap
Discover the underlying concept of the skills gap and its profound implications for the UK economy.
Projected GDP Loss
Delve into the economic repercussions, including diminished productivity, increased recruitment costs, and missed opportunities for businesses.
Addressing the Skills Gap
Understand the critical importance of investing in workforce development, encompassing measures such as upskilling and reskilling programs, apprenticeships, and vocational training.
Collaborative Solutions
Discover how government bodies, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals can join forces to effectively address this challenge.
Case studies
Youth in poverty & Tech Careers
Increased employability
Digital careers are in high demand in today's job market. It will increase a young person's employability.
Improved productivity
Digital careers give young people a purpose. This, in turn, can lead to economic growth and increased competitiveness
Increased social mobility
By upskilling young people in poverty in digital careers we will enable more young people to access high-skilled, high-paying jobs and increase their social mobility.
Greater innovation
Digital careers can help young people to develop innovative ideas and solutions, which can drive economic growth and create new job opportunities.
Tech and UK economy
The UK digital sector added £149bn or £400m a day into the country's economy in 2018, an increase of 7.9% from the year before.
Digital Careers
Given the constantly evolving nature of technology, you have an unlimited potential for learning.
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Social Pledge - RSI+
Bringing "MarTech" marketing technology solutions to Charities and Social Enterprises. An innovative approach to nurturing new talent and developing the next generation of marketing and technology professionals. New and fresh digital insights brought to you by passionate people.
Compassion
An unwavering commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
Integrity
Our purpose is To Generate A Generation Of Talent. It will not be compromised.
Determination
Providing valuable opportunities for talent development and industry innovation.
To Generate A Generation Of Talent
Building a bridge from poverty to prosperity by upskilling youth in poverty in digital careers.