AN innovative new approach to promoting careers in the tech industry is to be launched in Derry today.
Tech Champions is a tech-themed careers comic aimed at young people and showcases six professionals and entrepreneurs.
It details the pathways they followed to develop their tech-related careers or businesses.
The professionals illustrated in the comic will be brought to life today in a live streamed and in-person event at the Nerve Centre.
It is part of Enterprise Week, which features an array of business focused talks, workshops and networking events, led by Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Alastair Cameron, co-founder of Startacus, which is involved in the Tech Champions comic, said: “We believe that this innovative approach to championing tech roles and careers will help signpost local students to fantastic opportunities in these exciting and fast growing sectors.
“We are proud of the collaborative approach this initiative has taken, working with partners who are fully committed to helping inspire our young people.”
The event will also serve as the launch for the council’s new website – www.homeground.me – which is the north west’s first interactive digital map profiling the digital, creative and fintech sectors in Derry, Strabane and Letterkenny.
Kevin O’Connor from the council said the site will be an “invaluable resource” for anyone seeking a career in the tech industry.
“The Homeground Site will provide a platform for industry professionals to share information and experience with the next generation of tech talent,” he said.
“This new resource will help young people pinpoint opportunities and connect them with the companies best suited to their skills and ambitions.”
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