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Zohra's Story: From Translation to Transformation

Zohra's story begins in Kabul, where she served as an interpreter, bridging cultural and linguistic gaps for the British Consulate and...

How Skills City turned Qasim from data user to data creator

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Feb 16, 20233 min read

How Skills City turned Qasim from data user to data creator

Having just finished his BA in IT in 2011, Qasim was set to begin his tech journey. He moved to the UK ready to get started, wanting a...

How Skills City gave Adebayo’s career a new SQL

Jan 16, 20233 min read

How Skills City gave Adebayo’s career a new SQL

Having completed an undergraduate in statistics in Nigeria back in 2020, Adebayo was looking for a route back into the analytics...

8 things to expect returning to work after a digital transformation

Jan 16, 20234 min read

8 things to expect returning to work after a digital transformation

Returning to work after a break is challenging. Whether you've been off for sickness or maternity leave, your perspective and lifestyle...

Why soft skills are important to your career

Jan 13, 20233 min read

Why soft skills are important to your career

Soft skills are anything but 'soft'. They are the bedrock of your career. Soft skills are often referred to as 'people skills' or...

How you can tackle climate change with a career in technology

Jan 11, 20234 min read

How you can tackle climate change with a career in technology

“We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” - Steve Jobs If you’re conscious about sustainability and...

9 transferable skills to the tech industry

Jan 9, 20233 min read

9 transferable skills to the tech industry

When you change your career, it can feel like starting from square one, especially in an industry as intimidating as technology. But...

9 reasons to pursue a career in technology

Jan 6, 20233 min read

9 reasons to pursue a career in technology

"A day in the life working at Google." "How I spend my £100K+ tech salary." "Come with me to our software launch party on a yacht."...

Jan 4, 20233 min read

Is Data Analytics a good career for me?

Should you work in data analytics? Data analytics is an excellent career for anyone interested in deciphering patterns and telling...

Dec 19, 20223 min read

9 reasons to pursue a career in technology

There are countless reasons why pursuing a career in technology is still the best choice you can make.

Success Stories: Saving lives and saving data

Dec 13, 20222 min read

Success Stories: Saving lives and saving data

As someone from an analytical background, Shruthi’s goal had always been to use data analytics to help people.

Skills City sponsors the Ukie Student Conference

Oct 21, 20222 min read

Skills City sponsors the Ukie Student Conference

Skills City is partnering with the Ukie Student Conference to inspire the next generation of video game industry talent at its free event, w

Christian's Journey: From squaddie to cyber security

Aug 8, 20222 min read

Christian's Journey: From squaddie to cyber security

Christian Frost, 33, from Tyldesley in Wigan, recently completed Skills City’s Immersive Technologies Skills Bootcamp and now works in...

May 26, 20221 min read

What our employers say ...

Find out how some of our employers work with our learners on the next steps after completing a Skills Bootcamp.

Meet Natalya Koval, Skills City's Unity Professional Artist Skills Bootcamp Graduate.

May 12, 20221 min read

Meet Natalya Koval, Skills City's Unity Professional Artist Skills Bootcamp Graduate.

Meet Natalya Koval, who recently graduated from Skills City's Unity Professional Artist Skills Bootcamp. Natalya shares her honest and...

Blackburn-born entrepreneur brings Skills City to the town

Mar 2, 20222 min read

Blackburn-born entrepreneur brings Skills City to the town

In partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council, Skills City is hosting a recruitment event at the Making Rooms on Saturday 5 March.

Skills City strengthens its digital skills bootcamp operation with UA92 partnership

Feb 17, 20222 min read

Skills City strengthens its digital skills bootcamp operation with UA92 partnership

Higher education provider UA92 and Skills City have launched a new Microsoft Azure certified data analytics bootcamp.

Skills City & Raytheon Professional Services create pathways into tech apprenticeships

Jan 17, 20223 min read

Skills City & Raytheon Professional Services create pathways into tech apprenticeships

A unique model that fast-tracks learners from Skills Bootcamps into technology apprenticeships in partnership with Raytheon UK.

The balancing act of marriage, kids, work and a Skills Bootcamp!

Oct 17, 20213 min read