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Today was an important milestone in our commitment to Northern Ireland with a visit to our Belfast office by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris heard how we consider Northern Ireland a significant contributor to our ambitious global growth strategy. Discussions focused on growing our presence and continuing to build the business in the region.<\/p>\n

The Secretary of State also met participants from our<\/p>\n

The Academy supports graduates and career changers from any discipline through an 18-month programme covering both technical and consultancy skills training.<\/p>\n

We have been a key economic driver in Northern Ireland in recent years, helping customers achieve their digital ambitions and improve efficiencies through a range of digital services. We have worked with the Department of Justice on its AccessNI Disclosure System, with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on its digital transformation programme, and with Land and Property Services to deliver a range of integrated digital solutions.<\/p>\n

Northern Ireland has built a strong reputation for digital skills and innovation, and firms like Version 1 are a great example of this. Their digital services support important work across Northern Ireland, and I was particularly interested to hear about the work of their Digital Skills Academy, which is fostering the next generation of local digital talent. Such programmes ensure that Northern Ireland will continue to be a key player in the sector.”
\nRt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
\n“We were honoured to host the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at our Belfast headquarters. Our Northern Ireland office plays a vital role in servicing Version 1 clients both within the region and across the world, and we’re committed to growing its prominence in the years to come.<\/p>\n

It is testament to the close collaboration between government, education and industry that we have been able to build such a capable and innovative base here in Belfast. Visits such as this help cement those relationships.<\/p>\n

We are particularly pleased with the success of our Digital Academies, which have created a new pipeline of talent and delivered significant value to our customers.”<\/p>\n

Lorna McAdoo, Head of ESG and Northern Ireland Operations, Version 1
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