Inclusive Digital Bootcamps will help you to secure new or better Digital Employment and are free to register for individuals based in the West of England. Inclusive digital skills bootcamps are delivered by UWE Bristol as part of the Digital Skills Investment Programme
Data Science & AI
Who is it for?
- 19 – 25-year-olds*
- Women*
Delivered mainly online with a few sessions at Frenchay Campus, BS16 1QY
*Anyone can still apply to take part, but priority access is given to those who meet one (or more) of the above criteria.
What will I learn?
- Mathematics and computer programming
- Data science fundamentals
- Software development
- Machine Learning & AI approaches
When does it start?
This free course is running twice with two different cohorts, starting in late November 2021 and February 2022
- 17-weeks
- 8-hours scheduled learning per-week plus self-study
UX Design
Who is it for?
- Those with living with health conditions, learning difficulties or impairments*
*Anyone can still apply to take part, but priority access is given to those who meet one (or more) of the above criteria.
Delivered mainly online with a few sessions at Frenchay Campus, BS16 1QY
What will I learn?
- Learn advanced aspects of UX design for digital platforms
- Responsive design for smart phones and robots
- Specialised support to access ‘Disability Confident’ employment
- Understand UX design trends for a range of platforms
When does it start?
This free course begins in January 2022
- 13-weeks
- 8-hours scheduled learning per-week plus self-study
More information:
Employability Support
Each bootcamp has an embedded industry project element. This will allow you to:
- Build and showcase your higher-level skills to potential employers
- Implementing your learning in real-world scenarios
Mentoring
Throughout the bootcamps, you will be paired with an industry mentor to complement your learning and open up doors to future employment opportunities.
There will also be opportunities to access specific mentoring support if you are from an underrepresented group within the digital industry.
Job Preparation
Each of the bootcamps will finish with a 2-week ‘Preparation for Employment Module’.You will be provided with a range of in-person and online support tools to help you secure higher-level employed roles.
Support includes:
- CV & Cover letter writing
- Interview preparation
- Introductions to relevant employers
Contact
If you would like to speak to a member of the team before registering your interest, email digitalworkforce@uwe.ac.uk and we will be happy to help.