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Get Ready for Careers in Digital Programme

Get a taste of the exciting careers available in this growing and evolving field and start building in-demand skills.

Are you aged 16-30 and not currently in full-time education or employment? Gain a recognised qualification and practical digital skills that employers want, in just two weeks.

Over 10 days at W5 LIFE, you’ll earn an OCN NI Level 2 Award in Digital Skills for Life and Work.

You’ll learn to:

  • Use Word, Excel and PowerPoint with confidence
  • Understand AI, including how to write effective prompts and use AI responsibly
  • Master the basics of professional email

Along the way, you’ll build the confidence, teamwork and communication skills that help you stand out at work. The King’s Trust staff and W5 LIFE facilitators will support you throughout, and The King’s Trust continues to support you after the programme ends.

Taster Day: Monday 2 November 2026

Programme: Monday 9 November - Friday 20 November 2026

Location: W5 LIFE, Belfast

For more information or to register, visit the King's Trust website here.

Get Ready for Careers in Coding Programme

Turn your interest in technology into practical coding skills and take your first steps towards a career in digital.

Are you aged 16-30 and not currently in full-time education or employment? Learn the basics of coding, develop valuable workplace skills and gain a recognised qualification through this two-week programme.

Over 10 days at W5 LIFE, you’ll work towards an OCN NI Level 2 Award in Vocational Skills, while learning how to build your own website from scratch.

You’ll learn to:

  • Understand the basics of coding, including HTML and CSS
  • Design and build your own multi-page website
  • Add styling, navigation and features to improve the user experience
  • Test, debug and improve your website

Along the way, you’ll develop problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, while building confidence and preparing for future opportunities in education, training and employment. The King's Trust staff and W5 LIFE facilitators will support you throughout, with continued support from The King's Trust after the programme ends.

Taster Day: Monday 23 November 2026

Programme: Monday 30 November - Friday 11 December 2026

Location: W5 LIFE, Belfast

For more information or to register, visit the King's Trust website here.