“Creating local opportunities for talented people.”
– Colette Foster, Full Fat TV
What is the bootcamp?
Create Central has come together with WMCA and Solihull College & University Centre to develop a fantastic opportunity for those who want a career in content creation. And what’s more it’s free for those who meet the person criteria and live in a WMCA postcode or Warwickshire and Coventry.
If you have talent and enthusiasm for producing eye-catching content for websites, blogs and social media, for platforms from Twitter to TikTok, YouTube to LinkedIn, this bootcamp will support you to develop those skills and tailor them to meet the needs of local businesses.
The bootcamp has been designed in partnership with the local industry professionals and will include immersive learning through industry set briefs, masterclasses and career development to support a successful career in content creation for business.
The bootcamp is a six week long programme which includes two-weeks on production working with a client. It is focused on nurturing people from a diverse range of backgrounds who have the drive and commitment to succeed in content creation.
Person Specification
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Dedicated to pursuing a career in content creation
- Highly organised, resourceful and super flexible with the ability to prioritise
- A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who is flexible and adaptable
- Self-starter with the ability to use their own initiative
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Passionate about content making opportunities
- Over 19 years of age
How to Apply
We are currently accepting applications for our September 2022 cohort (due to start 26th September).
To start your pathway into the content creation industry, you will need to complete the application form below AND submit your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specifications and why you want to be involved in this exciting initiative. You may submit additional supporting evidence alongside your CV.
Click the following link to submit an application form:
Content Creation Bootcamp Application 2022
CVs and covering letters should be emailed to:
createcentralbootcamps@solihull.ac.uk
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The College has received significant investment from GBSLEP to help its creative courses support students into employment. This investment has helped repurpose art studios into a contemporary arts delivery spaces and provided a new edit suite, large supply of cutting-edge camera equipment and updated IT equipment. In addition, this GBSLEP funding has repurposed an area into a hatchery and meeting space for graduates and local businesses. This funding will enable the College to support and deliver innovative programmes of which this bootcamp is the first.
