Data-Driven Innovation – Let Data Drive You

Are you ready to ride the wave of technology? Join our friendly digital upskilling program designed especially for Silver Surfers!

❓ Why Choose Us?

• Tailored Learning: Our courses are crafted specifically for older adults, ensuring that every lesson is easy to follow and relevant to your interests.
• Supportive Community: Connect with fellow learners in a welcoming environment where everyone is on the same journey.
• Flexible Schedule: Sessions that fit around your lifestyle.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Navigating the internet safely and confidently
• Staying connected with family and friends through social media
• Mastering essential apps for everyday tasks
• Exploring online shopping, banking, and more!

Dive into the digital world with confidence. Sign up now and start your journey toward digital empowerment!

Curious about artificial intelligence and how it impacts your life? Join our Understanding AI course and demystify this powerful technology!

🤖 What You’ll Discover:

• What is AI? Gain a clear understanding of artificial intelligence, its history, and the core concepts that define it.
• Linking Data: Learn how AI processes vast amounts of data to make intelligent decisions, and why data is the backbone of AI innovation.
• The Positive Impact: Explore how AI is transforming industries for the better—from healthcare to finance—creating efficiencies and enhancing experiences.
• Daily Life Applications: Discover practical ways AI can simplify your everyday tasks, from smart home devices to personalised recommendations.
• We will guide you through the complexities of AI and enable you to Future-Proof Your Skills and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate an AI-driven world confidently.

🎓 Take the first step toward understanding AI and its benefits. Sign up now and unlock the potential of this ground-breaking technology!

Embrace technology and discover a world of possibilities—let's get started!

Nothing. All data science courses under the Digital Driven Innovation (DDI) Gateway are free to each student.

Anyone with an interest in developing their digital skills towards a positive future in the digital sector should consider what we have to offer.

Courses may be particularly relevant to the following groups:

• Long-term unemployed who would like to enhance employability and explore a potential new career pathway.
• Adult learners considering returning to further study to enhance employability or explore the possibility of a career change.
• Women returning to further study who wish to explore careers in the digital sector, previously discouraged by gender inequality.
• Young people who are not currently engaged in education, employment or training and looking to enhance their digital skills.
• Members of the Armed Forces who are currently working through their transition from the military to civilian life.

Scotland’s digital sector continues to flourish, which generates over six billion pounds towards the Scottish economy. As a result, it is estimated that a total of 13,000 new roles are created on an annual basis in the sector to meet the demands of expansion and growth. Those who are currently developing careers within the digital sector are 23% more likely to be employed on a full-time, permanent basis and their annual salaries are growing faster than any other sector in Scotland. Better still, should you have ambitions to set up your own digital business, the sector has seen a 60% growth in digital-based business start-ups. Now is the perfect time to make your aspirations happen within the world of digital.

The Data Driven Innovation (DDI) Skills Gateway is one of the projects which will help those from disadvantaged communities with the passion to explore the world of digital, enhance employability and access progression pathways towards a career in Scotland’s growing digital sector across the subject areas of finance, business and sport.

The Edinburgh and South East City Deal comprises six local authorities who are working together with regional schools, universities, colleges and the private sector, as well as the UK and Scottish Government, to drive productivity and growth while addressing inequalities and deprivation.

Edinburgh and South East City Deal has launched an ambitious eight-year plan which will see it invest £25 million in eight employability and skills-based projects to overcome barriers those from disadvantaged communities face when it comes to enhancing digital skills.

Find out more here: http://esescityregiondeal.org.uk/