North West gets a digital boost
The Agent Academy and The Extraordinary Club have just been handpicked by Freeformers and Facebook to roll out certified digital‑skills courses across the North West. It’s part of the Community Boost programme that’s steady making Europe a better place for the 21st‑century workforce.
What’s the buzz about?
- Students from The City of Liverpool College kick off the first batch.
- Training’s all about building confidence and what’s missing in today’s job market.
- Target ages: 18‑30, whether you’re polishing a skill set you already have or learning brand‑new tech tricks.
- Modules: innovation, prototyping, web presence, social marketing – the full deck.
Why it matters
Facebook and Freeformers are on a mission to help 75 000 users across the EU—UK, France, Germany, Poland, Italy and Spain—get up to speed. Training is tailor‑made for each learner: from a pro wanting to dive into design‑thinking, to someone looking for a kick‑start in online branding.
Good news for the North West
- Agent Academy launched back in 2014 to fill a skills gap for kids eager to break into creative and digital jobs.
- To date, 85 young people from the region have completed the 12‑week programme.
- Outcomes: they’ve landed full‑time industry roles, collectively earning over £2 million in salaries.
When & Where?
All the excitement rolled out at the Digital Summit in Liverpool today, with a promise that the next wave of talent will be on the brink of unlocking new opportunities.
If you’re on the 18‑30 band and hungry to brush up on your digital chops, keep your eyes peeled – the Community Boost training could be the ticket to your next big gig.
