Causeway invests a further £1m to boost digital skills for young people

Causeway Technologies has put another £1m into its partnership with the Royal Institution (Ri) to help grow UK digital skills and bring more young people into technology. 

Over the next five years, the money will help the Royal Institution run more computer science masterclasses, not just in schools but also in youth clubs, sports groups and faith groups in areas that do not get much science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education.

So far, the programme has delivered 117 masterclasses and reached over 3,000 students, giving them practical technology skills. 

The next phase will focus on getting more girls involved and reaching more young people in under-served areas. 

Phil Brown, executive chairman of Causeway Technologies, said: “As a construction technology company, we see every day how important digital skills are to the future of our industry. 

“Yet too many young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, still lack access to quality STEM education that could set them on that path. 

“That’s why we’re supporting the Royal Institution to help bring computer science learning to the communities that need it most.”

Brown added: “We want every young person to have the chance to explore technology, build practical skills and see how they could one day contribute to industries like construction.