Gloucestershire County Council are launching a brand-new programme of digital bootcamps in Labs across the county, giving young people the chance to dive into the world of digital creative careers and get inspired by industry experts.
Working with businesses such as SAND Visuals, Phoenix Consultants and others, who will support those attending to get a real experience of working within these industries.
The project is a key strand of Gloucestershire Libraries National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status, funded by the Arts Council for 3 years.
Specifically designed for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), the programmes are running alongside the school term, and will provide hands-on experience, and opportunities to learn new skills, and make connections with the aim of jumpstarting careers. There will also be the chance for those who take part to showcase their work in an exhibition and see what others are creating.
Finished projects will be entered into a competition, and the top creators will win prizes and be offered work experience opportunities. Everyone who completes the programme will receive a £20 Amazon gift voucher and a certificate to recognise their hard work.
Two programmes will be running September – October:
Stop-motion-animation – Gloucester Lab, 2 September – 18 October 2024
Delivered by SAND Visuals, you will learn the basics of stop-motion-animation and editing using your smart phone and Lab technology.
WordPress web design – Stroud Lab, 4 September – 18 October 2024
Learn the basics of building an e-commerce website in WordPress.
We know it can be daunting for young people to sign up to something new, so we have organised some drop-in sessions for those who are interested to call in to see the Lab, get a good feel of the space and have a play with some of the tech available.
Drop-in sessions:
Stroud Lab (Stroud Library)
Thursday 15 August – 10.00-11.00 and 14.00-15.00
Gloucester Lab (Gloucester Library)
Thursday 22 August -10.00-11.00 and 14.00-15.00
To find out more:
Visit: gloslibraries.uk/space-to-create
Cllr Dave Norman, cabinet member for libraries at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “It’s great to see this project coming to life reaching out to younger people to help them to develop their tech skills to support them in their future jobs and careers. I look forward to seeing the ideas they come up with and where these sessions take them.”
