Konica Minolta supports young people exploring careers in the digital world

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd announces its support of the Tameside HACK – a coding competition that helps and encourages 11–18-year-olds to discover and explore the wide array of career opportunities available in the digital world

The eighth Tameside HACK is run by Konica Minolta customer, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, in Greater Manchester. The two-day event will take place during the half-term school holiday on 26^th and 27^th October, at the ICT department of Tameside College. During the event, participants will work in teams and be mentored, to find solutions to technology challenges, which this year will focus on cyber security, sustainability, mental health and gaming.

Konica Minolta will be presenting a prize to the Best Newcomer at the event, joining other event supporters such as Quest Media, Nequinox, Barclays EagleLabs and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation.

Jason Barnes, head of public sector at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd stated, “It is important to support initiatives such as the Tameside HACK, that engage the next generation of talented technology professionals, helping them to discover new career opportunities and putting them on the right path, through education and skills development.”