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Careers in tech
February 20, 2026

Looking a job in tech?

Kickstart Your Career in Tech with a free 2 week bootcamp fully funded by the North East Combined Authority to help you get employed in tech

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Organisation growth
Startup support
February 19, 2026

How to Get Started With Automation

Towards the end of last year our Digital Pathfinders team hosted a series of workshops around the topic of AI, Automation & Agents. Read on to learn more.

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Organisation growth
Startup support
February 12, 2026

How to Optimise Your Website for AI Search

Our Digital Pathfinders team recently hosted a series of workshops to explore how search is changing in the age of Answer Engine Optimisation.

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Organisation growth
Startup support
February 3, 2026

Developing Your Digital Tech Stack

In January, our Digital Pathfinders team hosted a webinar for organisations wanting to learn more about various useful digital tools. 

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Careers in tech
January 20, 2026

Over 8,000 Young People Across Sunderland Exploring Careers in Tech

Sunderland Council refreshes Digital Careers programme as North East tech sector continues growth.

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Careers in tech
Organisation growth
Startup support
December 8, 2025

TechNExt Festival Returns in 2026, More Ambitious than Ever

TechNExt Festival is returning in from the 15th to the 19th of June 2026, promising its most ambitious programme yet and building on the success of the previous three years. 

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Organisation growth
Startup support
December 3, 2025

Bringing Digital Innovation to South Tyneside with Digital Pathfinders

Our Community Outreach Coordinator, Róisín Coull, recently joined one of our Digital Pathfinders events to learn more about AI and Automation.

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December 2, 2025

AI Minister Visits North East

On Thursday, AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, visited the North East of England to meet with regional innovators.

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Organisation growth
Startup support
October 6, 2025

Digital Pathfinders Expands Fully Funded Support for SMEs, Charities, and Social Enterprises Across the North East

The Digital Pathfinders programme has announced its expansion south of the Tyne, extending vital digital support to organisations in Durham, Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside.

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Alexa and Tasnia with NHSBSA

Alexa and Tasnia with NHSBSA

Alexa and Tasnia landed Level 6 apprenticeships at NHSBSA after completing a bootcamp that combined practical training with guaranteed interviews.

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All Access Pass Programme

All Access Pass Programme

The All Access Pass programme was a 10-week challenge for SMEs in the North East looking to improve the region's tourism industry through the lens of accessibility.

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Persona Design

Persona Design

We worked with Persona Design to help them develop their marketing strategy.

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Chameleon Production Studios - Operation Bonsai

Chameleon Production Studios - Operation Bonsai

Chameleon Production Studios joined the team in Advanced Media Production PROTO to make some content for their project ‘Operation Bonsai’.

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The Customs House

The Customs House

Towards the end of last year, The Customs House got in touch with the team at PROTO to bring together theatre and advanced digital technology in their pantomime, Mother Goose.

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Tech Talent Expo

Tech Talent Expo

Sunderland Software Centre was packed as we hosted the Tech Talent Expo - showcasing the amazing opportunities that tech offers young people in the region.

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Getting job-ready for the NHS BSA

Getting job-ready for the NHS BSA

Employers are looking for job-ready candidates. Working with NHS BSA, we aim to equip people with the skills necessary to be successful in business support.

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Leaving a Legacy with Community Care Gaming

Leaving a Legacy with Community Care Gaming

Looking to see what he could learn from esports, Lee Willows and Community Care Gaming participated in our accelerator we delivered in partnership with British Esports.

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Layers Studio with Alex Waddell

Layers Studio with Alex Waddell

Keen to support the growth and talent of the region, Layers Studio delivers its first Skills Bootcamp with Tech Talent Ready!

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