Expert Talks Manchester, part of Digital City Festival

This evening we explore two different examples of Tech for Good as part of the Digital City Festival 2020 https://digitalcityfestival.com

SESSION ONE:
Finding Hidden Talent

Where do we find hidden talent to solve our recruitment crisis?

Learn about Code4000 from concept to success - finding hidden talent in our criminal justice system and helping to break the cycle of crime.

SPEAKER: Shauna Devlin, Regional Manager North, Code 4000.
Code4000 are the only providers of computer programming training to serving prisoners within the UK. Their aim is to deliver high quality computer programming training aligned with what modern tech industries look for in potential employees. Throughout the whole process they support each Code4000 graduate to find sustainable employment in the tech-industry upon release. In doing so, helping learners into better lives, leaving crime behind. www.code4000.org

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SESSION TWO:
Equal Experts for the Common Good

Equal Experts is using digital technology to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goal of decent work and economic growth for all.
Our goal is to enable marginalised people attain secure, decent incomes.
Partnering with the world leading development charity VSO, we are combining our diverse range of skills and expertise and using agile practices with fast feedback cycles.
By working with local service providers, our ambition is to develop a self-sustaining platform that scales throughout East Africa. By developing the digital skills and capabilities of the communities we serve, our aim is to deliver sustainable impact for the long-term

SPEAKER: Matt McGuire. Equal Experts. Currently working to enrich people’s lives by using the skills & know-how of the Equal Experts network of makers & doers.

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AGENDA:

6.00pm – Networking, food, drink
6.30pm Shauna Devlin.
7.15 Break
7.30 Matt McGuire
8.15 Q and A.
9.00 End