PPN 002 mission How IN4 Group activities contribute
Kickstart economic growth
Break down barriers to opportunity
Take back our streets
Make Britain a clean energy superpower This is not a primary alignment area. IN4 Group contributes indirectly by building transferable digital, data and innovation capabilities that can support green technologies, clean growth and emerging sectors. MWMW programme activity on digital adoption and data capability; The Creative Engine and AI Content Creator training in emerging technologies and AI-enabled workflows; employer-led workforce development that helps businesses adapt to technological change. The evidence is indirect through innovation, AI capability, data skills and business digital adoption. 96% of IN4 delivery workforce are local, with an average reside of 30 miles and commute time of 41 minutes, helping to reduce carbon emissions through travel. No specific net zero or clean energy delivery is currently evidenced.
Build a National Health Service fit for the future Alignment is limited and indirect. IN4 Group supports good work,
PPN001 and PPN002 alignment through IN4 Group developing and delivering digital, technology, data, cloud, cyber and creative skills linked to growth sectors, while supporting employer capability and local supply chains. The Creative Engine training in Unreal Engine, Unity, virtual production, AI and immersive technologies; AWS re/Start cloud training and certification preparation; Legacy Skills Bootcamps designed around employer demand; Modern Worker for the Modern Workplace (MWMW) programme support for 11 businesses to adopt digital techniques; engagement of 187 SMEs and 16 VCSE organisations through the supply chain. £22.3 million in social value, £2.68 million of directly retained local value, 179 Creative Engine employment outcomes and 100% employment progression across the Legacy Skills Bootcamps. 78% supplier spend with SMEs and VCSEs.
This is the strongest PPN 002 alignment. Programmes widen access to high-value digital, technology and creative careers for under-represented groups and people facing barriers to employment. MIND (Mums in Data) flexible hybrid training for women returning after caring responsibilities or career breaks; AWS re/ Start for young people who are NEET; TechFirst and MEGA Hubs targeted bursaries and participation support; AI Content Creator live client briefs and portfolio development; Legacy Skills Bootcamps with employment-focused progression; employer networks, mentoring and careers support across programmes. Evidence includes 105 women participating in MIND, 18 learners beginning AWS re/ Start, 55% female participation and 35% Pupil Premium eligibility in TechFirst and MEGA Hubs, and direct progression into employment, apprenticeships and further learning.
IN4 Group contributes indirectly by strengthening community cohesion, engaging young people and creating positive education and employment pathways for groups who may struggle to access opportunity. TechFirst Days and school engagement; MEGA Hubs as long- term, place-based technology ecosystems; mentoring, scholarships, bursaries and practical industry experiences; AWS re/Start support for young people aged 19–24 who are not in education, employment or training. TechFirst and MEGA Hubs engaged 12,567 stakeholders, 581 schools and colleges, and 11,821 children and young people, with 150 scholarships and bursaries providing £150,000 of direct support.
confidence, employability and routes back into economic participation, which may contribute to wider wellbeing. MIND activity that rebuilds confidence for women returning to work; AWS re/ Start support for economically inactive young adults; employability preparation, mentoring and progression support; workplace-focused learning through the MWMW programme. The report provides indirect evidence through improved confidence, reduced financial pressure, raising aspirations, creating a sense of worth, inclusive learning and employment progression. No direct NHS or health-sector delivery is currently evidenced.
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