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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Security Alert! Build Your Own Alarm System Circuit
Pendleton Gateway Centre, 1 Broadwalk Postcode M6 5FX, Pendleton Gateway Centre, 1 Broadwalk, M6 5FX,, Greater Manchester, GBIn this workshop, you’ll design your very own security system using tin foil circuits. Connect switches, buzzers, and lights, and watch your creations come to life. Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to build circuits that really work!
What you’ll do
Join other budding engineers to:
- Create your very own security system
- Connect buzzers and lights to switches in your very own circuits
- Experiment and get creative with your designs
- Test it out and watch your invention come to life!
All equipment is provided.
Book your place now!
Additional Info
These sessions are 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.
16-251 attendee
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
Past events
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