LinkedIn Live – Talking Talent
TALKING TALENT
Building a Thriving Cyber Ecosystem in the North East
Craig Dalziel, Head of Tech Recruitment at NRG, will be joined by CyberNorth CEO, Danielle Phillips in this LinkedIn Live event.
Join them as they shine a spotlight on the region’s growing cyber security ecosystem, the power of collaboration, and how businesses and individuals can get involved to help shape the future of the sector.
Session Overview
Danielle will begin by introducing CyberNorth, its mission, and its three core pillars: Skills, Innovation and Ecosystem. These are the foundations driving their work to position the North East as a recognised centre of excellence in cyber security across the UK and beyond.
Creating Community
Craig and Danielle will explore the value of building a connected cyber community across SMEs, corporates, the public sector and academia. They’ll discuss how partnerships like NRG and CyberNorth are helping address challenges around skills, talent and workforce development.
Spotlight on Talent Development
The session will dive into the new Flexi-Job Apprenticeship scheme launched by Gateshead College in partnership with CyberNorth. This programme is designed to equip apprentices with real-world cyber experience across several organisations.
Key topics will include:
- How the PlanBEE apprenticeship model works
- The benefits of rotational placements across multiple employers
- Opportunities for SMEs with ICT teams to get involved
Why It Matters
Craig will share why NRG became involved with CyberNorth, what the partnership has meant for the business, and how initiatives like these are making a difference in the tech recruitment landscape across the North East.
Who Should Join
This Talking Talent Live is for anyone working in or connected to the cyber sector in the region, including:
- Employers in tech and cyber
- SMEs with internal ICT functions
- Public sector and education professionals
- Cybersecurity specialists and innovators
- Anyone interested in strengthening the North East’s cyber community