For over 20 years, RTC North has invested in skills and innovation, collaborating with schools, colleges, universities, and thousands of businesses to ensure that people in this region are equipped for the jobs of the future.

This announcement shows that the North East will not only host world-class infrastructure, but also become a home for world-class talent. With AI, quantum, and advanced cyber technologies set to reshape every industry, skills development is more critical than ever.

We are proud to have been part of that journey for two decades, from inspiring young people through STEM programmes, to supporting entrepreneurs and growing companies with the expertise they need to thrive through initiatives like: 

CyberFirst for developing young cyber security professionals, as a regional partner with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), we help promote various CyberFirst initiatives, including university bursaries, degree apprenticeships, a girls' competition, and an initiative for schools and colleges.

There will be important conversations to be had about how these investments translate into secure, sustainable opportunities for businesses and communities.

RTC North stands ready to continue playing its part in ensuring the North East is at the forefront of the UK’s digital and technological transformation.”