Nottingham City Council has launched an AI Academy to train 40 employees across various departments in data and artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance digital capabilities within public services.
The programme is being delivered in partnership with edtech provider Multiverse and is primarily funded through an apprenticeship levy transfer from Capital One. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has also provided financial support. Both companies have a local presence near the council’s headquarters.
Staff enrolled in the academy span key areas, including public health, transportation, children’s services, and community safety. The training is designed to integrate AI skills into frontline and operational roles, as part of the council’s wider improvement plan.
Multiverse, which has trained over 20,000 apprentices in digital skills since 2016, has worked with Nottingham City Council for several years. The new training cohort will focus specifically on AI literacy and practical applications within local government.
This move comes as local authorities across the UK explore ways to modernise service delivery and reduce inefficiencies through digital transformation.
