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Penguin Cover Design Award Competition
Could you reimagine the cover of a bestselling book? The Penguin Cover Design Award is your opportunity to take on the role of a book cover designer and build your portfolio. The competition mirrors the real industry process: shortlisted entrants receive individual feedback and art direction from a Penguin Art Director to refine their design. Prizes include a six-month mentorship with a Penguin designer, a Wacom Intuos Pro Medium tablet, and £100 worth of Penguin books!
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2026 World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition
Entries are now open for the 2026 World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition, globally recognised as the Oscars of wearable art! Open to all creators aged 18+ worldwide, this is your chance to unleash your imagination without constraint and see your work showcased in a spectacular, world-class show. The 2026 sections include Kinetic, Metallic, and Bizarre Bra. International entries close on February 26th. Visit the WOW Designer Hub to start your submission and become part of this global creative community!
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Introduction to the Built Environment with Ingleton Wood
Step inside a professional design studio and see where it all happens! We’re taking you behind the scenes at Ingleton Wood’s London office for a FREE hands-on workshop designed for Hackney’s next generation of architects, engineers, and urban planners. You’ll tackle a live sustainable design challenge, explore real-world career pathways, and experience what it’s actually like to work in the built environment. We only have 10 spots available for residents aged 16-30. Get your FREE ticket today!
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8 Week Tech Employability Accelerator
8-Week Employability Programme in Sales, Marketing and Data. Over 70% of tech roles are non-technical and TechTalk has helped 300+ people land entry level roles in Tech. Sales Track - Customer-facing roles (hospitality, retail, call centres, fundraising). You enjoy talking to people, communication, problem-solving. Marketing Track - Social media experience, content creation, small marketing projects. You like creativity, communication, storytelling. Data Track - Spreadsheets, reporting, admin, finance or operations tasks. You enjoy numbers, patterns, problem-solving.
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The Six-Week Path to Becoming Your Own Boss
This six-week online course, starting 22 January 2026, is led by experienced entrepreneurs and will explore the journey to self-employment. You will attend weekly group sessions, get practical tools to generate income, and tailored one-to-one business advice. The course is designed for those aged 50 and older, however the programme is open to anyone aged 19 and over, with full concession places available for those currently unemployed or earning under £27,000. Register now for the chance to build your own business and compete for a £500 cash prize for the best idea.
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Introduction to Microsoft 365 2-Day Course
Ready to level up your digital skills for work or study? Join this two-day Introduction to Microsoft 365 course on 4 and 11 February at Platform Training in Shoreditch. You will learn how to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive together to manage documents, data, and communications more effectively. This course is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ who have the right to work in the UK. A refundable £20 deposit secures your spot, residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.
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Digital Profile Skills 2-Day Course
Is your online presence working for you? Join this two-day Digital Profile Skills course on 13 and 20 February at Platform Training in Shoreditch. You will learn how to optimise your CV, create a standout LinkedIn profile, and build an online portfolio that showcases your personal brand. The sessions also cover the safe and professional use of social media to support your career progression. This course is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ with the right to work in the UK. A refundable £20 deposit secures your spot, residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.
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Introduction to HTML & CSS 2-Day Course
Have you ever wanted to build your own website or understand how the web really works? Join this two-day Introduction to HTML & CSS course on 14 and 21 February at Platform Training in Shoreditch. You will learn to write clean HTML and CSS to structure and style web pages, giving you the confidence to create your own designs or edit existing code. This course is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ with the right to work in the UK. A refundable £20 deposit secures your place, though residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.
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Introduction to Coding & Logic 4-Day Course
Curious about how software and apps actually work? Join this four-evening Introduction to Coding & Logic course, running across 10, 12, 17, 19 February at Platform Training in Shoreditch. You will explore essential concepts like logic, problem-solving, and simple algorithms in a practical way, with no prior technical knowledge required. The course is FREE for Hackney residents aged 19+ with the right to work in the UK. A refundable £20 deposit secures your spot, but residents on benefits can book for free with their Work Coach’s agreement.