Sage and Teens in AI are expanding opportunities for young people across the North East of England
Following our expanded partnership with Sage, we are now delivering the North East AI Talent Acceleration Programme, bringing critical AI literacy training and career pathways to schools across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham for students aged 13–19. If your school is based in the North East and would like to get involved, express your interest.
16,000+
Young People Reached
186
Experts Involved
102
Countries Reached
977
Projects Developed
Female and under-represented groups
59%Diverse ethnic backgrounds
79%
- Volunteer hours contributed
- 1,143
- Engagement generated
- 6.3m
- Total reach
- 124m
A Partnership driving inclusion, innovation, and opportunity
Since 2021, Sage and Teens in AI have worked together to help young people explore technology in ways that are practical, inclusive, and socially relevant.
Built on a shared commitment to opportunity and responsible innovation, the partnership supports teenagers from diverse backgrounds to build practical AI skills through flagship programmes and courses including cybersecurity, prompt engineering, and AI agents. Through expert mentorship and learning content, young people gain the confidence to imagine their place in the future of technology and start building towards it.
In 2026, the partnership expanded further with the launch of the North East AI Talent Acceleration Programme, bringing structured AI literacy and career pathways to students aged 13–19 across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham.
If you are a Secondary School Educator in the North East of England and would like to get involved: 🔗 Express Your Interest
For organisations interested in establishing a similar partnership or discussing a bespoke collaboration, we’d love to hear from you: 🔗 Express Your Interest
For more information about the Programme: 🔗 Read the Announcement
How the Partnership works
- 01
Inspire
Young people were introduced to future-focused technology through accessible, hands-on learning designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and ambition.
- 02
Build
Across flagship programmes, participants developed practical skills in AI, innovation, and problem-solving while working on challenges linked to real-world issues.
- 03
Support
Sage colleagues contributed as mentors, judges, speakers, instructors, and course developers, helping bring industry knowledge directly into the learning experience.
See it in action
“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Teens in AI to inspire young people to explore a future in technology. At Sage, we believe in technology’s power to do good. Together, we are creating opportunities for teens to use technology in meaningful ways, champion diverse perspectives, and help shape a more inclusive AI future.”
About Flagship Programme Sponsorship
This partnership is delivered across Teens in AI’s flagship programmes, creating opportunities for young people to learn by doing, engage with industry, and apply technology to real social challenges.
By supporting these experiences, partners help make expert-led learning, mentorship, project development, and youth innovation more accessible to the next generation. It is a model designed to deliver educational value, employee engagement, and visible social impact.
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Find out moreWhat Sage helped make possible
Through this partnership, Sage has helped unlock a broader range of learning experiences for young people across Teens in AI’s global programmes. From early exploration through to practical project work, the support has helped young people move from curiosity to confidence while gaining exposure to real industry perspectives.
This collaboration has strengthened both access and quality, creating more opportunities for teenagers from diverse backgrounds to engage with technology in ways that feel relevant, creative, and future-facing.
- Participation across global flagship programmes
- Mentor, judge, speaker, and instructor involvement
- Exposure to real industry perspectives
- Learning shaped by responsible AI and real-world relevance
- Project-based experiences linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Development of practical future-facing course content
"This programme helps turn ambition into opportunity by connecting young people with real-world AI experience, industry expertise, and structured learning opportunities. Our focus at Sage is on ensuring that access to AI education and skills development is widened at pace, so more young people are equipped to progress into the opportunities being created across the region.”
Learning content supported
Learning content supported alongside programme delivery, Sage has also supported the development of learning content that helps young people build relevant, future-focused skills.
These courses are designed to make complex topics more accessible while encouraging critical thinking, ethical awareness, and confidence with emerging technologies.
Together, they reflect a shared commitment to preparing young people for a world shaped by AI, digital tools, and rapid technological change, most recently through the North East AI Talent Acceleration Programme, which brings this learning content directly into schools across the region.
Since 2021, Sage and Teens in AI have worked together on courses including cybersecurity, cyber defence, prompt engineering, and AI agents, helping young people build the skills to thrive in an AI-driven economy.
Ready to create impact?
Find out how a partnership with Teens in AI can help your organisation support young people, engage employees, and contribute to a more inclusive future in technology.