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.

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.

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Learners engaged
296
CyberFirst & MEGA Days
37.6%
Average pupil premium representation
43.8%
Average ethnic minority representation