Personal Development Training & Mentoring Programmes
Looking to make life changes, start your career, get a job or become an entrepreneur?
We offer training and support to help you on your way.
The Can Do Academy
Micro Courses
Employability and Enterprise Training, with mentoring and practical experience to help you feel more confident and focussed, ready to plan your future in a positive way.
- We work with small groups - not in large classrooms.
- We have a team of friendly & experienced, personal development coaches, who listen and give one to one attention.
- Learn in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Further information from www.thecandoacademy.com
What We Do
A few examples of our many creative projects
Music Buddies
Accessible music production support for young people.
A new 6 month project providing a safe haven for young people with mental health and self esteem issues, who want to express themselves through song writing, playing and recording their own music.
Managed by a team of young professional musicians, and our Music Buddies Volunteer Support Crew, the aim of the project is to empower young people through creativity.
Project Goals:
- Self Esteem Building
- Empowerment
- Team Work Skills
- Music Education
- Coping mechanisms
- Creative/Artistic Expression
- Community Responsibility
With funding support from Gwirvol, and working in partnership with The Laundry Studios.
A Home for Elham - Documentary
A random connection on Facebook leads to an incredible friendship with a family in Kosovo.
In 2013 Action for Arts sent a film crew with musician Dani Washington, to document the journey he undertook, to meet the little boy, Elham, he connected with through Facebook. We wanted to highlight the plight of a young family suffering extreme poverty and harsh living conditions, in Fushë Kosovë - one of the most downtrodden areas of Europe.
Our aim, was to gain the attention of the international media, so that we could start raising funds to safely house the Krasniqi family. This story has been one of happiness and heartbreak, we've made friends with the Ideas Partnership an amazing NGO in Kosovo, and linked with some truly remarkable people from around the world, who have joined forces to help the community in Fushë Kosovë.
We are now raising funds to make a return journey to Kosovo in June 2016, so that we may update the story, and complete our documentary film.
If you would like to help us - please click on the 'make a donation' tab.
http://theideaspartnership.org
Vinyl
Filmed on location in North Wales and featuring an awesome cast. Over 30 local young people were employed on this production.
August 2016 sees the 6th anniversary of when we challenged ourselves to shoot a feature film in 28 days. Of course we achieved it, with the support of crew from LA, New York, London and Wales.
V Creation
V Creation offers young creative people age 16-24 the opportunity to join forces and lend their talents and expertise to a range of projects.
V Creation is a fast growing team of people who want to be part of the creative economy, and turn their passion and talent into employment.
There are opportunities to work on projects in:
- Music production & performance
- Film making
- Photography
- Broadcast & Digital media
- Social Media
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Event management & promotion
This is a unique initiative based in the North West, offering the chance to develop creative skills, gain some authentic work experience, training and potential employment.
V Television
Produced by a young people's production team
A sneaky peek at some of the work we do on V Television the youth led television channel and production company, supported by industry mentors.
One of the V Television Programme Ideas
Producing online content to promote creative entrepreneurs and artists who are just starting out in their careers.
We also report on current news relating to the local creative economy and developments in the industry.
Away Days and Festivals
Music and Arts - One Day and Weekend Festivals.
We're curating a series of one day and weekend festivals, aimed at promoting tourism both in and out of season, to raise the profile and boost the economy of coastal towns.
Our Musical Heritage
Delving into the archives to discover more about our musical heritage.
Individual projects that each focus on the contribution previous generations have made to music in the UK
Freedom: The Art of Improvisation Festival 2015
The launch of Warriors International's improvisational music festival in London's East End
We recently supported a new project with one of our artistic partners, Warriors International.
This was the inaugural festival event for Freedom: The Art of Improvisation which is a successful monthly fixture at London's Vortex Jazz Club. The festival was a platform for some of the most exciting musical talent currently performing in the UK and Internationally, along with DJ's and media presenters.
http://www.freedomimprovisation.co.uk
Events, News & Promotions
Take a look at our very latest.
Sunday 9th October 2016
Click on Ticket Shop to buy an e-ticket
Expedition To Kosovo with Dani Washington
June 2016
We're heading out to Kosovo with a team of volunteers and a film crew to make our second visit to the community in Fushe Kosove.
We've just launched a fund raising campaign to raise money for 3 new projects being managed by The Ideas Partnership in Kosovo.
You can read all about what's happening on Dani's Go Fund Me Page click here - we're accepting donations via Go Fund Me or you can simply click our donate tab, and make a donation through Paypal.
Every little donation will make the world of difference. xxx
Voice 1st Instrument
Vocal Collective
Colwyn Bay, North Wales
A weekly session, offering vocal and performance techniques, the chance to work with some great vocal coaches, and to participate in performances. The objective is to develop your singing technique, boost confidence, and learn how to sing as a member of a vocal collective. This is a fun, empowering session, for those who want to sing better, and for those who want to sing, but lack confidence. A great way to boost your skills and makes some new friends.
Suitable For Age 14+
Course Leader: Kris J Davis
Tuesdays: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
at The Laundry Studios, Colwyn Bay.
£2.50 per 2 hour session - Pay on arrivalWe gratefully acknowledge support from
