Software giant Sage has launched a £1.4m investment in programmes to help young people get the digital skills they need to pursue higher paying careers in the North East.
The FTSE 100-listed business is teaming up with Newcastle United Foundation, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the National Innovation Centre for Data based at Newcastle University to support 90,000 young people in the North East.
Sage's work with Newcastle United Foundation and the IET will focus on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and target disadvantaged young people and those not in education employment or training.