“Click Start Get Into Digital ~ Accelerate”
In partnership with The Open University & The Institute of Coding
Funded by Nominet
This course is part of Click Start, the new nationwide training programme developed by the Institute of Coding (IoC) a national consortium of industry, educators, and outreach providers. Click Start is funded by Nominet, the public benefit company that operates and protects UK internet infrastructure and uses its funds to support projects that promote digital inclusion. The new programme will be rolled out through 24/25 and helps to tackle the UK’s digital skills gap. This will be done by offering skills and training to more than 26,500 learners across the country, who may not have previously had opportunities.
Get Into Digital ~ Accelerate is for young people 16-30 living in South Wales (Cardiff City Region /Swansea /Neath Port Talbot) with an interest in working in the digital sector or those looking to enhance their digital skills and knowledge.
This is a 5-week programme that helps young people prepare for work in the digital sector or any employment that involves using digital skills. A programme that covers specific, self-paced training and learning modules through a dedicated OpenLearn platform in partnership with the Open University.
Taster Day: Tuesday 18th February 2025
Programme dates: 24th February – 28th March 2025
Teams Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays (Employability sessions delivered by Youth Development Leads in our Prince’s Trust Cardiff Centre or Virtually)
Self-Study: via the OpenLearn Platform over 5-weeks
What to expect?
Access to a range of courses varying from Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced on the Open University’s OpenLearn Platform
Access to accredited Micro-Credential courses as a progression pathway
Access to Employability skills for future job opportunities
You can sign up to secure a place and confirm attendance by scanning the QR code on the attached poster or using our sign-up form → https://forms.office.com/e/17DgAwa8Wn
As always if you have any queries please reach out walesoutreach@princes-trust.org.uk – our team on our hand to answer any questions!
