Media courses for jobless youths (From Keighley News)

8:32am Thursday 4th February 2010

Jobless Keighley teenagers are being offered a kickstart for a career in music, photography or film.

They can attend an eight-week course featuring taster sessions in creative new technologies.

The first four weeks will cover music technology, DJ skills, digital photography and video.

For the second four weeks participants will work towards a qualification in one of the topics.

Participants on the MORE course -- standing for Meaningful Opportunities and Real Employability -- will receive a free digital camera on completion.

The course, due to begin in March, is open to 16 to 19-year-olds who are not currently in education, employment or training.

The sessions, likely to run on Thursdays and Fridays, aim to provide both positive activities and personal development.

The sessions will be run at Smallword in Russell Street, Keighley, with government funding and tuition by Craven College.

Anyone interested should contact project coordinator Tommy Burke on 07841 501737 or call at the Connexions Centre in East Parade.

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