Developing Wales as a nation of Coders
28-August-2015
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National Coding Week starts on 21st September 2015, and WEA YMCA CC Cymru, is aiming to put Wales at the forefront of coding by offering taster sessions called “Coding for Adults - a Beginners Guide”. Follow-on courses are to be delivered throughout the year, and there will be sessions in every Unitary Authority in Wales, from Holyhead and Wrexham in North Wales, to Chepstow and Pembroke Dock in the South - and everywhere in between.
Coding is a language that makes it possible for to 'talk' to computers and create software, apps and websites. Many people have access to a computer or mobile phone, but may not realise that the browser, the operating system, the apps on their phone, social media, and websites are all made with coding.
WEA YMCA CC Cymru have teamed up with the Library Service, Welsh Government’s Digital Inclusion programme – ‘Digital Communities Wales’, and regional partners to offer beginner courses in local libraries and community venues throughout Wales.
Mark Isherwood, WEA YMCA CC Cymru Chief Executive said, We are really keen to be bringing this new curriculum to the communities of Wales. Coding has been recognised as a skill to be developed within compulsory education, and we want to ensure that adult learners are not disadvantaged. We have extensive experience of delivering Adult Learning throughout Wales, and working with our partners will ensure that we are able to offer learners the opportunity to create websites, apps and learning content. The taster sessions, and follow on courses, could be the start of a new learning journey for adult learners, providing skills for a changing workforce.
Richard Rolfe, co-founder of National Coding Week said, I have been overwhelmed by the steps that the Welsh government has taken to embrace National Coding Week as we look to tackle the digital skills shortage. National Coding Week is all about empowering adults right across the UK, enabling them to take advantage of digital opportunities. I’d encourage everyone in Wales to attend one of the fantastic events taking place this month and learn something new. If I can learn to code aged 51 then anyone can!
Further details of the taster sessions throughout Wales can be found below and on the National Coding Week website http://www.codingweek.org/
| Local Authority | Venue Details | Contact number | Session Date | Day |
| Mounmouthshire | Chepstow Library, Manor Way, Chepstow, NP16 5HZ | 01495 369869 | 21/09/2015 | Monday 10-12noon |
| Caerphilly | Risca Library, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar St, Newport NP11 6BW | 01495 369869 | 21/09/2015 | Monday 3.00-5.00pm |
| Powys | Brecon Library, Ship Street Brecon Powys LD3 9AE | 01686 610270 | 22/09/2015 | Tuesday 1.15-3.15pm |
| Merthyr | Merthyr Library, High St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AF | 01495 369869 | 22/09/2015 | Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm |
| Vale | Barry Library, Kings Square, Barry, South Glamorgan CF63 4RW | 029 20 382431 | 22/09/2015 | Tuesday 10-12noon |
| Anglesey | O'Toole Centre, Trearddur Square, Holyhead, Gwynedd LL65 1NB | 01248 363933 | 22/09/2015 | Tuesday 9.30 -12.30 |
| Bridgend | Pyle Library, Helig Fan, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6BS | 029 20 382431 | 22/09/2015 | Tuesday 9.30-11.30am |
| Pembrokeshire | Pembroke Dock Library, Water St, Pembroke Dock, Dyfed SA72 6DW | 01792 467791 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm |
| Swansea | Swansea Library, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, West Glamorgan SA1 3SN | 01792 467791 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 11am-1pm |
| Neath Port Talbot | Neath Library, Victoria Gardens, Neath, SA11 3BA | 01792 467791 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 2-4pm |
| Ceredigion | Aberaeron Library, County Hall, Aberaeron SA46 0AT | 01686 610270 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 2-4pm |
| Blaenau Gwent | WEA HOV Office, The Innovation Centre, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8XA | 01495 369869 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 4pm-6pm |
| Cardiff | Central Library,The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1FL | 029 20 382431 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 9.00-11.00am |
| Carmarthenshire | Llanelli Library, Vaughan St, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 3AS | 01792 467791 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 9.30-11.30am |
| Flintshire | Flint Library, Church Street, Flint, CH6 5AP | 01978 806044 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 9.30-11.30am |
| Powys | Newtown Library, Park Ln, Newtown, Powys SY16 1EJ | 01686 610270 | 23/09/2015 | Wednesday 9.30-11.30am |
| Newport | Bettws Library, Shopping Centre, Bettws, Newport NP20 7TN | 01495 369869 | 25/09/2015 | Friday 1.30-3.30pm |
| Denbighsire | Prestatyn Library, Kings' Ave, Prestatyn, Clwyd LL19 9LH | 01492 536693 | 25/09/2015 | Friday 1.30-3.30pm |
| Conwy | Upper Colwyn Bay Centre, Bryn Cadno Upper Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay LL29 6DW | 01492 536693 | 25/09/2015 | Friday 10-12 |
| Torfaen | Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Library, Church Road, Blaenavon, NP4 9AS | 01495 369869 | 25/09/2015 | Friday 10-12noon |
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | Llantrisant Library, Bull Ring, Bullring, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan CF72 8EB | 01495 369869 | 25/09/2015 | Friday 2pm-4pm |
| Gwynedd | WEA Offices, Bryn Menai, Holyhead Road, Bangor, LL57 2JA | 01248 363933 | 25/09/2015 | Friday 9.30-11.30 |
| Wrexham | Wrexham Library & Arts Centre, Rhosddu Rd, Wrexham, Clwyd LL11 1AU | 01978 806044 | 25/09/2015 | Friday 9.30-11.30am |
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