Data Mill North

Leeds City Council has launched an innovative new website which makes it easy for adults to find enjoyable courses in and around their local area - using data uploaded to Data Mill North on a nightly basis!

‘Digital skills’ does not mean ‘computer wizard.’ In a fast and technologically-driven world, most jobs require at least basic IT skills – using email, spreadsheets, word processing, navigating websites, uploading pictures, etc. Jobs in the ‘digital’ or ‘tech’ sector require more advanced skills, from knowing programming languages and coding to data analysis and machine learning.

In May 2017 council’s from across the North of England came together to participate in three Local Government Association (LGA) funded Innovation Lab-style workshops in Newcastle, Leeds and Stockport, to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles. Check here to find out what the results were…