The council expands AI and digital capabilities with Multiverse partnership, following launch of new Digital Strategy.
Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) is strengthening its digital capabilities by launching an AI and Data Academy with Multiverse. The 50-strong training cohort follows a successful pilot programme of 28 learners and will support the council to further increase digital literacy and AI adoption while helping to develop a digital culture that aligns with the council’s new Digital Strategy for 2025-2028(opens new window).
With ambitions to become the most digitally equipped council, NSDC’s strategy aims to empower teams with the skills and knowledge to boost productivity through the use of AI tools and gather insights without the need for additional IT and technical support. This will help reduce admin bottlenecks and free up time that can be spent on improving public services.
Through the new Academy, staff will learn how to further improve efficiencies and make data-driven decisions through programmes such as ‘Data Insights for Business Decisions’. Meanwhile, the Level 3 ‘AI Powered Productivity’ will introduce AI fundamentals and upskill teams in tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Gemini.
Sanjiv Kohli, Deputy Chief Executive at Newark and Sherwood District Council said: “Our new Digital Strategy builds on our commitment to empower our staff with critical and future-proofed skills, embracing key technologies and collaboration that yield smart and sustainable services to our region. With more change on the horizon, our partnership with Multiverse will help us to continue delivering on these commitments while building a digital-focused culture that ensures our services work for everyone. Our digital approach also ensures that no customer is left behind and through focusing on data led services, we really can target our services directly to our residents’ wants and needs providing them with the best service possible.”
Gary Eimerman, Chief Learning Officer at Multiverse said: “Public sector workers have a valuable opportunity to capitalise on the efficiencies that AI and digital skills can provide. By harnessing AI tools and improving digital capabilities, Newark and Sherwood District Council will be able to put AI-supported insights into action while improving productivity and preparing teams for future change.”
Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and tech adoption, which delivers personalised, on-the-job learning. Multiverse has trained more than 20,000 apprentices in AI, data and digital skills since 2016.
Over 1,500 companies work with Multiverse to deliver a new kind of learning that’s transforming the workforce at scale. Programmes are targeted at people of any age or career stage.
