TALENT PARTNERSHIP

Developing Next-generation Proftech Talent, better connecting the regional talent pool with high-value job opportunities across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

What is the Talent Partnership?

The SuperTech Talent Partnership is an innovative initiative aimed at developing the regional talent pool, by driving exciting collaboration between firms throughout the cluster by linking them with selected training partners who have a demonstrable track record of impact in the region in our primary sectors.

The Talent Partnership better connects the regional talent pool with high value job opportunities. The West Midlands already has a broad portfolio of education, skills and training providers, and our aim is to bring key partners together in a collective capable of enhancing the level of ProfTech talent in the region. These key partners are already actively nurturing the development of essential talent in a broad range of skills relevant to the ProfTech sectors.

What kind of skills are included?

The Talent Partnership connects our business community with an under-tapped pipeline of high-quality skills, including software development, AWS cloud engineers, IT support, cybersecurity, data engineers, data analytics, retrofit advisors, tech returners, upskilling of existing staff and more.

Working with our West Midlands Talent Partners we make sure organisations can collaborate with upskilling and pipeline development experts to access the skills and talent needed to build truly transformational teams. 

OUR TALENT PARTNERS

GENERATION

Generation provides skills bootcamps that train, support and places people into roles, otherwise inaccessible to them. They work with employers to place the highly-skilled, motivated talent they need. By providing a range of high quality 9-12 week tech programmes teaching tech as well as behaviours and mindsets needed to be successful for roles such as Cloud Engineers, IT Support Technicians, Data Engineers, and Data Analysts. They underpin this with extensive mentoring and coaching support, plus recruitment and on-boarding support for employers.

What Generation offer:

  • Develop talent for Cloud Engineers, IT support technicians, Data Engineers and Data Analysts 

  • Provide pathways for people in the region facing significant barriers to employment 

  • Provide extensive mentoring and coaching for trainees, which develop  behaviours  and mindsets  

CODE INSTITUTE

Code Institute is an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ Independent Training Provider specialising in digital and tech-enabled careers. They deliver transformative training programmes in Software Development, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to upskill individuals and empower businesses by identifying and providing solutions for critical digital skill gap areas. In partnership with the WMCA, they’re upskilling existing employees and supplying qualified, local tech talent through fully-funded training initiatives. Their Data Analytics & AI programmes are industry-driven and focused on real-world application.

What Code institute offer:

  • Transformative training programmes in Software Development, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

  • Closing the region’s digital skills gap - upskilling existing employees and supplying qualified, local tech talent through fully-funded training initiatives. 

  • Our innovative AI Maturity Framework helps businesses of all sizes assess and accelerate their AI transformation journey – at no cost.

ALTHAUS

Althaus Digital is an Ofsted Outstanding provider specializing in digital apprenticeships and government-funded bootcamps. They deliver impactful training and reskilling solutions tailored to the BPFS sectors, supporting both emerging talent and the professional development of existing employees in digital and technology-focused roles. Eligible employees earning £34,000 or less can access fully funded digital bootcamps whilst giving you opportunities to consider junior hires from the same cohort.

What Althaus Digital offer:

  • Strategic talent pipeline development aligned with ProfTech and BPFS sector demands 

  • Eligible employees earning £34,000 or less can access fully funded digital bootcamps 

  • Flexible dual-track approach: enhance your current team’s skills while seamlessly integrating fresh talent

AHEAD PARTNERSHIP

Designed to excite and engage young people with the skills, careers and opportunities available in digital and tech in the West Midlands, The Ahead Partnership programme connects young people to role models from leading employers in the region. Employer-led activity includes interactive workshops, careers panels and speaking opportunities as well as live briefs and large flagship events such as Girl Tech West Midlands, designed to improve diversity within the sector and connect young female talent with role models in industry.

What Ahead Partnership offer:

  • Improve social mobility, diversity and inclusion by bringing opportunities to different audiences

  • Improve employee engagement, staff morale and staff retention, by offering inspirational opportunities to get involved and provide structured learning and skills development opportunities for your staff

  • Provide an effective way to fulfil regulatory, planning or other statutory obligations as well as strengthen your relationships with clients and your supply chain

DIGITAL INNOVATORS

Digital Innovators connects young talent with fintech and other sectors by equipping 16–24-year-olds with practical, in-demand digital and employability skills. Leveraging live business challenges and employer-led projects, our consultancy-driven model helps companies solve real problems while developing a future-ready, diverse talent pipeline—from local further education (FE) colleges, schools, and community partners. Through hands-on experience in digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, and data, participants learn to drive innovation and deliver immediate value to workplaces.

What Digital Innovators offer:

  • Employers can shape and access a new generation of ‘digital natives’

  • These work-ready young people develop skills and perspectives which can support business growth through apprenticeships, early careers pathways, and direct entry roles.

NETCOM

A dynamic and forward-thinking training provider, passionate about driving careers within IT, tech and digital. Their courses are delivered by inspirational tutors with an outstanding approach to teaching and learning, backed by a team of career coaches who support your ongoing journey. Always with the aim to elevate our tech workforce so both individuals and employers can stand-out from the crowd.

What Netcom offer:

  • Courses in Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Software Development, Cloud Technologies, IT Support, and AI applications. 

  • Fintech – Data Analytics & Digital Skills for Financial Services 

  • Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity for Legal Practices 

  • Free Skills Needs Analysis – We will work with employers to identify digital and technical skills gaps within their teams, mapping these against sector demands. 

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR TECH TALENT AND INTERESTED IN CONNECTING WITH OUR TALENT PARTNERS?

Registrations for the Talent Partnership are now open. Please complete the form below to register your interest.

Are you interested in joining our partnership as a Talent Partner?

To find out more, please contact: hello@supertechwm.com

Note: There are no fees / costs from SuperTech for any of the connections. All partners have the ability to access funding, but programmes differ, and funding streams are not constant, so this needs to be clarified with each partner following an introduction. SuperTech has not undertaken any formal due diligence on the partners and take no responsibility for any referrals made