Birmingham Digital Futures

PwC is a multinational professional services brand of firms and the second-largest professional services network in the world. A vital founder in the BDF initiative, PwC is committed to to upskilling and reskilling the workforce in the West Midlands to prepare them for the digital world.

Tech She Can is on a mission to change the ratio of women in technology, to create a world that works for everyone. The charity inspires girls and boys about careers in technology through free, inclusive resources and experiences. It also creates pathways into employment for women and inspires change, working closely with education, industry and government. Tech She Can was a founding member of BDF and supported its growth through access to their inspirational resources. 

Ahead Partnership designs and delivers bespoke and collaborative programmes that connect young people to aspirational role models and opportunities in key growth sectors, including digital and technology. By working collaboratively with employers and schools, their work seeks to equip young people with key skills for the future world of work and address sector challenges. 

Digital Innovators create pathways to sustainable employment through the provision of the competencies and digital skills employers value and need to succeed in their marketplace. Digital Innovators offer distinctive programmes focussed on boosting employability and nurturing talent. That improves and diversifies the talent pool of partnering organisations and ensures young people can stand out from the crowd in an oversaturated job market. 

Entrust provide schools with specialist experience, new insight and additional capabilities to help them build on their strengths and address any service shortfalls with real confidence. Everything they do is tailored to meet the precise needs and priorities of individual schools, academy trusts and local authorities.