Welsh Government Invests in Cyber Education for Future Workforce

• •Welsh Government invests £740,000 in cyber education for children.
• •NDEC aims to reach 10,000 new learners with enhanced programs.
• •Interactive activities include digital forensics and online safety training.

The Welsh Government has allocated £740,000 to the National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) to enhance cyber education and career guidance for children in Southeast Wales. This funding aims to expand outreach to 10,000 new learners, building on the success of previous programs that reached 216 schools and approximately 20,000 children. The initiative will introduce new training modules focusing on artificial intelligence and sustainability while ensuring bilingual delivery in Welsh and English. The funding will also help mitigate barriers to participation, such as transport and equipment costs for disadvantaged schools. NDEC is currently conducting digital forensics activities for Year 5 students at Ysgol y Graig, where children engage in interactive learning about cyber crime and online safety. The program is designed to inspire students to consider careers in STEM and cyber security. Welsh Government officials emphasize the importance of these skills for online safety and future job opportunities.