What we’re about
MadLab brings together young people and adults across Greater Manchester to explore tech, digital creativity, and hands-on making.
Join us for FREE workshops, courses, and events — including coding, web development, robotics, digital art, and more. Everyone is welcome to learn, create, and get inspired!
Upcoming events
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CVs and Job Searching
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 1QW, GBGet ready to take the next step in your career journey. This practical workshop will show you how to create a professional CV, find reliable online resources, and make the most of digital tools to support your job search. Accessible, hands-on, and designed to help you feel confident putting your best self forward online.
In this free 90-minute workshop, you'll learn how to:
- Introduction to online collaboration tools & creating a CV (generic features of Google Docs, etc.)
- Finding reliable how-to guides and online training
- Using LinkedIn or job boards to manage your professional profile
- Understanding how employers check digital footprints
With step-by-step guidance and practical examples, you’ll leave with new skills, a refreshed CV, and the confidence to apply for opportunities that match your goals.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱.
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 17 𝘢𝘯𝘥 64 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘒.1 attendee
Micro:bit Battle Bots
HOST Salford, Blue, MediaCity UK, Salford, GBGet ready to design, build, and battle your very own micro:bit robots! You’ll learn basic coding and engineering as you create bots that move, react and compete in fun mini-challenges. No experience needed — just energy and imagination!
Join other robot makers to:
- Program and control your own micro:bit bot
- Add movement, lights and reactions
- Compete in fun head-to-head challenges
- Learn teamwork, coding and creative problem-solving
All equipment is provided.
To be eligible for this workshop, you must be:
- Aged 16 to 25
- Living in Greater Manchester
- Have the right to work in the UK
To find out more and register, visit the website.
3 attendees
Video Editing: Free Online Workshop
Location not specified yetWant to turn your raw footage into something amazing? Learn how to edit videos that tell a story, whether it’s for a short film, a project, or just for fun. You’ll explore how to cut clips together, add transitions, sound and effects, and give your video a professional finish using Adobe Express — no experience needed!
Join other creators to:
- Edit and arrange video clips using easy-to-use software
- Add titles, transitions, music and sound effects
- Explore pacing, storytelling and creative editing styles
- Export and share your finished video with pride
You'll need access to a laptop or computer (not a tablet or phone) and a stable internet connection.
Register Now: https://tally.so/r/nG8Ooj
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 16 𝘢𝘯𝘥 25 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘒.
𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭, 𝘎𝘔𝘊𝘈 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘌𝘈 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦.1 attendee
Past events
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