<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TechFirst North East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering the North East tech talent pipeline]]></description><link>https://www.techfirstnortheast.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:35:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.techfirstnortheast.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Think your students have what it takes to crack the challenge? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ACE Cyber Security Competition 2026–27 is coming! Students aged 14–18 can team up and put their problem-solving, cyber security and logical thinking skills to the test against teams from across the UK.  Teams of up to 4  Online first round  Cyber challenges &#38; brain teasers  Successful teams progress to a live regional final  Team registration opens 5 October Keep an eye on TechFirst for more information on how your school or college can get involved. #TechFirst #CyberSecurity...]]></description><link>https://www.techfirstnortheast.co.uk/post/think-your-students-have-what-it-takes-to-crack-the-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd07d3de17ea63660d7786</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:01:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2017cf_6012acc2118d4d9fb3c5a19d8204da3b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nicholasmoore3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls' Competition Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TechFirst Girls' Competition is officially on the horizon.  Registration: 5 October – 10 November (teachers complete registration)  Competition Opens: 11 November  Competition Closes: 20 November  Regional Celebration Events: Spring 2027 for winning teams &#38; schools A brilliant opportunity for girls to showcase creativity and problem solving. Make sure to get your teams registered and follow for more updates coming soon. https://www.techfirstgirls.co.uk/ #TechFirst #GirlsInTech #STEM]]></description><link>https://www.techfirstnortheast.co.uk/post/girls-competition-coming-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd04f1f7c2ac748221fbc6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:48:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2017cf_1464865691644500bf4e165d2d8c9f98~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nicholasmoore3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our First Delivery of the Academic Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[We recently visited King’s Priory School to run a TechFirst event for KS3 girls, exploring Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and careers in the tech industry.  It was a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about the technology shaping our future, explore the different career paths available to them and get a better understanding of what working in tech could look like. #TechFirst #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #WomenInTech #GirlsInTech #TechCareers #DigitalSkills...]]></description><link>https://www.techfirstnortheast.co.uk/post/our-first-delivery-of-the-academic-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbba6d85d2890c3f474007</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:28:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2017cf_26d64e6988d543bdb6133f7b2c022991~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nicholasmoore3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to TechFirst: Building the Next Generation of Digital Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology is changing the way we live, learn and work. From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to software development and emerging technologies, the demand for people with the right digital skills has never been greater. TechFirst is here to help young people discover their potential, develop valuable technology skills and see where a career in tech could take them. So, what is TechFirst? TechFirst is the UK Government’s flagship tech skills programme, designed to open up pathways...]]></description><link>https://www.techfirstnortheast.co.uk/post/welcome-to-techfirst-building-the-next-generation-of-digital-talent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aab9b70e53d6e2551b6a8f8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:49:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2017cf_5641aa2579eb43dca94ff8f0db2ba3f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_851,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nicholasmoore3</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>