Discover Digital Inclusion: Your Opportunity

Family Fund is pleased to announce an exciting new experience in our Your Opportunity programme. Budding filmmakers, designers, coders and musicians can further their passions on our new certified digital learning course! 

Funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), our latest tailored learning course is made for Your Opportunity 18-24 year olds who are looking to gain experience and improve on digital skills. 

No prior experience or knowledge is required, and this course has been created for young people with additional needs in mind. 

Build online skills in this accredited course 

Our units follow AQA’S Unit Award Scheme which allows learners to achieve recognised certificates for each unit they choose to complete. 

And that’s not all! Participants will create a portfolio showcasing the work they make under supportive mentorships and in creative workshops. There will also be interest-led digital learning, so participants can focus their attention on the areas they enjoy the most. 

As the world gets more digital, we have the opportunity to break down societal boundaries that disabled young people face. Digital industries have the ability to create accessible and equitable environments, and our learning is centred on output-focussed skills. In the digital world your work speaks for itself, we will help build a portfolio that proves talent and unveils inner digital ability. 

By mastering new digital skills our learners will be boosting their CV, gaining independence and tech-confidence, while also showing prospective employers a unique perspective that is a high-value asset in the modern workplace.  

Learn how to use industry platforms 

The course uses industry platforms to help young people develop their skills, among these are:  

Scratch 

Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations.  

Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem-solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing. 

Capcut 

Capcut is a video editing software, a creative tool which young people can use to make exciting videos. Capcut is owned by Bytedance, the masterminds behind TikTok and has industry-leading capabilities to create videos. 

Bandlab 

Bandlab is a popular music producing platform. Participants will learn to produce, mix, and collaborate on songs and music. Bandlab features virtual instruments and effects to create your own unique sounds. 

Canva 

Canva is a creative design platform. You can create virtually anything on Canva, design and create something you are passionate about and bring your product to life using a range of digital tools  

Sign up today 

Through this course, young people will become equipped with fun, practical and creative digital skills to help transition into adulthood.  

This course aims to empower young disabled people to follow their interests, gain valuable skills and create a digital portfolio that can help them access new career and educational opportunities.   

To get more information and sign up today, click here.