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Age 25 and under and live in Salford? Looking to learn all about computer games design, AI, VR, coding or digital art? Or maybe you want to develop your CV, or just try something new? If so, MadLab’s new workshops will be the perfect choice.

Perfect for people not currently in education, employment, or training, FutureTech offers a supportive, hands-on environment to boost your skills, and explore your next steps - like further learning or a creative career.

Sessions:
Pendleton Gateway workshops, Wednesdays 1-4pm
Wed 5 Nov: Cat-astrophe! Code a Splat Game with Python
Wed 19 Nov: The Art of the Panel: Canva Comic Workshop
Wed 3 Dec: Edit Like a Pro: Social Media Video Skills
Wed 10 Dec: Canva Magic: Graphic Design Made Easy
Wed 17 Dec: Code & Play: Game-Making with micro:bit
Wed 7 Jan: Security Alert! Build Your Own Alarm System Circuit
Wed 14 Jan: Glitch Mode: Hack, Mod & Remix Games

HOST Media City, Fridays 1-4pm
Fri 21st Nov: Move to the Beat: Animate Your Own Music Video
Fri 28th Nov: Next-Gen Game Jam: Powered by AI
Fri 5th Dec: Micro: bit Battle Bots
Fri 12th Dec: Dreamscape: Design in Virtual Reality
Fri 19th Dec: 3D in Motion: Model, Animate, Create!

Online Sessions, 1-4pm
Sun 7th Dec: Video Editing Workshop
Sun 14th Dec: Canva For Design
Sat 17th Jan: Animation
Sat 24th Jan: Video Editing
Sun 25th Jan: Canva for Design

Trips & Special Events
Mon 24th Nov: Beyond, University of Salford 1 - 4pm
Fri 5th Dec: Lightwaves, Media City 4 - 6pm
Wed 21st Jan: VR Experience Day, HOST 1 - 4pm

Learning Objectives

● Building confidence with digital skills for life and work
● Getting CV and job search support
● Exploring creative technologies in hands-on workshops
● Visiting major digital and cultural events in Salford
● Meeting new people in a friendly and supportive environment

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Delivered in partnership with WEA and Salford Council, the programme is fully funded and open to those who are:
● Currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET)
● In part-time education
● On low or zero-hours contracts, or in unstable or insecure work
● Young people at risk of becoming NEET
● Age 16-25

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