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We believe in a collaborative approach, bringing together the best knowledge and experience in technology to support people, businesses and communities.
About MEGA Hubs
MEGA Hubs bring schools, young people, employers and partners together to make future technology careers more visible, accessible and achievable. Through employer encounters, mentoring, industry challenges, workplace experiences and skills activity, MEGA helps young people understand emerging career pathways, build confidence and connect into TechFirst, apprenticeships and future employment opportunities.
TechFirst AI apprenticeship Pathways
TechFirst AI Apprenticeship Pathways are designed to support young people at risk of becoming NEET by providing an alternative technical Level 3 destination. Building on a proof-of-concept programme underway across the North West, participants are supported to progress into either an AI Digital Technician or AI Content Creator apprenticeship, creating clear progression routes into Level 4 and Level 6 apprenticeships and long-term careers in the technology sector. As well as developing future talent, the programme helps young people make a positive transition into education, employment and training. Delivered in partnership with local authorities, employers and education providers, the programme creates clear routes into skilled employment while helping to develop the future digital workforce.
TechFirst Girls' Competition
The TechFirst Girls’ Competition is a free, UK-wide competition for girls aged 12 to 13, designed to inspire the next generation to explore technology and discover exciting careers in some of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors.
2026 marks the first competition under the new TechFirst brand. Alongside cyber security, participants will explore frontier technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum through a series of engaging online challenges.
Delivered by IBM on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) the competition is designed to be accessible to all young people, with no prior technical knowledge or coding experience required.
Registration opens on 5th October 2026 and closes on 10th November 2026.
Our Impact
Delivering a unique technology talent acquisition solution, IN4 unlocks the potential from within diverse and disadvantaged communities and maps this into organisations that are scaled through its innovation hubs and programmes.
Our Partners
We work in collaboration with education, public and private sectors to ensure a diverse pipeline of future tech talent.
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We unlock the potential of local talent through technology, driving sustainable prosperity for people, businesses, and communities.
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Pioneer House becomes first specialist school in the North West to achieve CyberFirst recognition
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Government backing for IN4 Group’s AI Native Youth pilot puts North West at the forefront of fixing NEET challenge with AI Apprenticeships
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IN4 Group wins East Midlands TechFirst contract to support 45,000 local students into tech careers
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