This will address digital poverty and expand digital readiness among young people facing economic disadvantage in OX4 in Oxfordshire. By investing in training and resources, Intel®, the Intel® Skills for Innovation Initiative (Intel® SFI) and our team at Oxfordshire Youth aim to create a model for how technology can empower young people, equip youth workers with vital skills, and inspire community-focused innovation.
This strategic collaboration comes at a crucial time. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies digital access as the most transformative business trend, expected to impact 60% of employers by 2030. The Digital Natives Project represents a significant step toward ensuring local young people are equipped for this rapidly evolving digital future.
A digital native has grown up in a world surrounded by technology and is often adept at intuitively using digital tools. However, not all digital natives, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to the resources, training, or opportunities needed to harness digital tools for personal or community development fully.
Get registered for the first Digital Futures Workshop now. Join us for the February Half-Term.
Young people aged 13-18 are invited to participate in this transformative programme, which will equip them with the skills to create meaningful change in their communities.
Whether this opportunity is for you or a young person you know, get registered today.
The Digital Futures Workshops will provide young people with hands-on experience in programming, audio/video editing, game design, and augmented reality. They’ll apply these skills to create digital content supporting social causes they care about, while also visiting local businesses to explore real-world applications of technology.