Debenhams Announce New £1.35m AI Skills Academy

Debenhams announce new £1.35m AI skills academy

Debenhams Group has unveiled a new AI skills academy aimed at equipping its workforce with practical AI expertise in order to boost the business.  The initiative is being delivered in collaboration with EdTech unicorn and workforce development platform Multiverse, which was founded by Euan Blair, son of former Prime Minister, Tony.  Known for its portfolio of well-known fashion and lifestyle brands, including PrettyLittleThing, boohoo, and Karen…

Debenhams launches AI Skills Academy backed by government funds

Ecommerce conglomerate Debenhams Group has launched an AI Skills Academy as part of a push to integrate the technology into its business. The group behind digital shopping brands such as Debenhams, PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, has partnered with edtech unicorn Multiverse to expand the AI skills of its workforce. The skills academy has been backed by £1.35m of government funding via the Apprenticeship Levy that supports work-based training schem…

Debenhams Group invests £1.35m in AI training for staff - Retail Gazette

Debenhams Group, has launched an AI skills academy, designed to equip staff with practical AI skills. The academy, which is being rolled out in partnership with workforce development platform Multiverse, is intended to boost growth across Debenhams Group by closing the AI skills gap. Fully funded through the retailer’s £1.35m apprenticeship levy, the academy provides workers with structured, on-the-job learning set to “deliver tangible value” to…

Debenhams launches AI academy for employees

Debenhams Group has launched an AI skills academy, a new programme aiming to provide its employees with practical AI skills. The academy is being rolled out in partnership with workforce development platform Multiverse. It will be fully funded through the group’s £1.35m apprenticeship levy, and provide employees with “structured, on-the-job learning that will deliver tangible value to the Debenhams Group business”. Staff will be taught the techn…