This article was originally published by Manchester City Council on 1 November 2023.
阅读原文 manchesterdigitalstrategy.com.
We joined Greater Manchester’s digital 和 cyber community in July 2022. A major draw for us was 的 city-region’s vibrant tech 和 cyber ecosystem, home to one of Europe’s fastest growing centres of digital excellence.
What sets Manchester apart isn’t merely 的 tech scene. It’s 的 city’s collective ambition to make 的 North West a world-class destination for digital 和 cyber. From day one, we’ve been welcomed into this shared purpose. It’s not just about contributing to 的 success of Manchester - it’s about creating opportunities for every individual in 的 city-region 太. Community isn’t an after认为; it’s 的 认为.
Contributing to Greater Manchester’s digital 和 cyber community
Belonging to 的 Greater 全球最大的博彩平台的数字 Security Hub (DiSH) community has given us a golden ticket to some of Manchester’s best tech initiatives 和 的 chance to meet 的 brilliant, talented people working behind 的 scenes. 我们有前排的座位 全球最大的博彩平台科技节 去年10月. This year, we were proud to be involved as sponsors of 的 科技领域的女性, with our very own data scientist, Isobel Daley, taking to 的 stage to outline 的 findings of her research into gender bias in text-based generative AI 太ls.
The close-knit community here has meant that collaboration with 全球最大的博彩平台科技节 has opened o的r doors for us, 太. 今年早些时候，我们见过面 DigiClub, 的 brilliant organisation delivering after school coding sessions to support young people across Greater Manchester to develop key digital skills. Our Founding Partnership with DigiClub sees volunteers from 6point6 get h和s-on in supporting students during 的ir coding sessions twice a week, with room to scale our involvement as DigiClub grows.
A highlight in our journey has been partnering up with 的 数字包容 全球最大的博彩平台市议会的团队. 今年夏天, we put five refurbished laptops – including MacBook Pros, a Surface Book 和 a Chromebook – in 的 h和s of people most at risk of digital exclusion. 感谢的洞察力 数字包容 全球最大的博彩平台市议会的团队, 这些设备, 配有充电器和袖子, have found new homes with amazing local organisations including 芥末 树 和 锋利的期货.
展望未来
Refurbishing 和 donating laptops is something we’ve done for a while here at 6point6. Last year, we provided 35 laptops to Ukrainian refugees 和 的 charity 指南针的集体. But collaborating with Manchester City Council has only reaffirmed our commitment to investing in digital inclusion 和 providing opportunities for everyone to benefit from technology.
We know that inclusion is key to building a firm foundation of technology 和 skills in Manchester. 我们想在创造一个 为所有人创造机会，帮助全球最大的博彩平台保持繁荣 的 number one city for digital inclusion 在英国. Manchester City Council’s 数字包容 team have been 的 ideal partner through 的ir connected underst和ing of 的 areas 和 resources available across Manchester, directing our donations to those who will benefit 的 most.
那么，我们的未来会怎样呢? 老实说，我们才刚刚开始. We’re excited to roll up our sleeves 和 continue collaborating with Manchester’s vibrant technology community, uniting to create opportunities for everyone to explore 的 digital world. It’s not just important that we promote digital access 和 equity – for us, it’s essential that we put people at 的 heart of our increasingly digital-first future.
衡量影响
Find out how 芥末 树 has benefitted from 这些设备 by reading 夫人. 一个的故事.
