A digital health and care schools programme – which works to foster entrepreneurial and technology skills in young people across Scotland – has been nominated for a prestigious business award.
The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre’s (DHI) ‘DigiInventors Challenge’ has been shortlisted in the Inspiring Future Talent category at this year’s Glasgow Business Awards.
The scheme, aimed at 8-18-year-olds, helps develop young people’s entrepreneurial, digital, design, innovation, STEM, and meta skills, and showcases careers in the digital health and social care sector.
DHI said in a LinkedIn post: “Congratulations to everyone who was also shortlisted – we can’t wait to
find out the results at this year’s ceremony on 1 October!
“Thanks to all our strategic partners for your support over the years and all our participating schools and young people; we wouldn’t be where we are today without your support, and we have big plans for our future!”
Sponsored by Virgin Money, the 28th annual awards – hosted by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce – recognise outstanding achievement from the past 12 months, with award categories spanning innovation, digital technology, communications, sustainability, community wealth building and workplace culture.
Winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Thursday 1st of October.
Richard Muir, deputy chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “This year’s shortlist reflects the depth and ambition of Glasgow’s business community, from established employers to founders building something new. Each of these organisations is investing in its people, strengthening the communities around it and contributing to the wider Glasgow economy.”
Last year, a pupil from South Lanarkshire was part of a team that won the DigiInventors Challenge for designing a gamified app aimed at getting more girls into football – after feeling she ‘didn’t belong’ in a boys team.
Maya Barcella and three classmates at St Andrew’s & St Bride’s High School have created the TrainHer app after she felt excluded from her local team in S1.
