Newham Data

• Empower our residents
• Support local businesses
• Attract data-centric companies
• Improve council services

Through partnerships with leading organisations like the Open Data Institute, Bloomberg Associates, Cognizant and Microsoft, we are driving Newham’s digital transformation. 

As part of our commitment to a digital future, we offer free digital and data skills training across the borough. Young people, residents and small business owners, can gain new skills and explore the potential of AI and data. 

Through Our Newham Learning and Skills there are a range of digital and data courses, from basic digital skills through to cyber security and data protection. Our Newham Learning and Skills recently launched a free 16 week course with Amazon Web Services in Cloud Computing. You can find out more about these courses at the Our Newham Learning and Skills homepage. 

All libraries across Newham offer digital training, including Lego play, Code Club, Robot learning for beginners, Senior Digital Skills and Skills Enterprise Digital Assistance. You can explore these events at the Newham Libraries Events page. 
 

We have recently launched our Data Ambassador programme, running in 3 Newham schools. This is a 5 week programme dedicated to supporting young people into careers in data, covering training in data ethics, interview skills, an office visit, career advice and training in creating your very own mobile app. Our pilot schools are London Design and Engineering UTC, Stratford School Academy and Plashet School. 

We also work with partners Girls in Data who run career inspiration sessions and data training in schools. We work to introduce partner teachers and schools to opportunities for students in data. If you are a teacher or school interested in partnering with us to gain free opportunities in digital and data for your school, please contact: Tiersha.Wilson@newham.gov.uk. 
 

We are proud to collaborate with organisations, including:

• London Design and Engineering UTC 
• Newham College 
• Cognizant 
• Microsoft 
• Bloomberg Associates 
• University of East London 
• Girls in Data 

• Lendlease 
• AWS 
• Barclays 
• Open Data Institute
• Plexal
• University College London