Fasttrack your way into games. A new gaming industry programme launch
100% free game industry focussed programme for 18 - 30 year olds. Applications to join are now live!Explore the project website here
Always dreamt about working in games?
Fasttrackers is a completely free 10-week long innovative program designed for underrepresented young adults in South London. Boost your employability skills for the video games industry. Our expert educators will help you develop the fundamental skills needed for a Community Management Apprenticeship with a Gaming Company.
What will you learn?
What being a Community Manager for games takes
How to develop a Games CV & Portfolio
How to identify your strengths and values
How to work individually and in a team
How to communicate professionally and think critically
Understanding of the different fields in game development
get matched to a paid game studio apprenticeship
What will the 10 week employability programme look like?
An introduction to the video games industry
Interactive sessions with live employer challenges
Hands on sessions on CV building and interview practice
Virtual masterclasses focussing on Twitch and Esports
Mental Health and wellness support workshops with charity Safe in Our World
Individually tailored sessions preparing you for your apprenticeship placement
We will matchmake you to a game studio that has signed up to take you on as a paid apprentice. The programme is designed to build your skills to jump into work and we will provide ongoing support to you and the studio during your placement.
Applications are now open
key dates for the programme
23rd March - Applications open
31st May - Taster sessions running at the Horniman Museum from 1pm-4pm and 5pm-8pm
31st May - Deadline for applications
25th June - 31sth August - 2 workshops a week across this 10-week industry training programme. Workshops run on Saturdays from 10am and Wednesday from 4pm.
July and August - Candidates will be matched to paid gaming apprenticeships
September - Paid gaming apprenticeships kick off!
who and how can you apply?
The Games industry is one of the fast growing and relevant industries in the UK, bringing together creativity and technology. Despite appealing to everyone, the Industry suffers from inequalities in diversity and representation - Games need you! Fastrackers has been created to tip the scales back in the right direction by delivering confidence boosting experiences which develop skills needed to succeed in the real world.
FastTrackers is open to anyone between the ages of 18-30 who is living in Southwark, Wandsworth, Lambeth or Lewisham Applications from the global majority and those from underrepresented genders will be given priority and we also encourage applications from neurodiverse young people.
To apply, please complete this quick registration form and one of the Spiral team will get back to you. To find out more information, visit FASTTRACKERS.GAMES or contact Ben Kahn on ben@myspiral.co.uk
brought to you by
We are proud partners of this collaborative opportunity, which has been created and delivered to you by Game Anglia, Into Games, sponsored by Stride.
Stride is a new partnership initiative that aims to drive inclusive creative and tech sector growth across the boroughs of Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and Wandsworth. The partnership will comprise of Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and Wandsworth councils alongside representatives from private, education and not-for-profit sectors.
Into Games: UK's non-profit skills and careers service for the games industry, connecting education, social enterprises, and careers charities with the UK games industry.
Game Anglia: A not-for-profit Community Interest Company that helps the young people and independent game developers in the East of England get the connections, skills and experience needed to succeed in the UK-wide and international game development industry.