Intro to Radio & Podcasting (London)

In partnership with The Kings Trust, The Gaydio Academy is offering training in radio skills, confidence-building, and mentoring.

The program provides participants with an introduction to the radio industry, hands-on experience in content creation, and a personal portfolio to support future volunteering and work experience opportunities."

Course Layout

1. Taster session

2. Introduction to radio and how to become a radio presenter

3. Show content & news presenting

4. Other roles in radio & a look at music

5. Specialist CV, LinkedIn & portfolio session

6. Creating your own station, job searching in the industry and preparation for the creation of your podcasts

7. Podcast creation, a session exploring the next stage progression tailored to participant's specific needs and next steps with Gaydio and other radio stations

Location, Dates and Times

Location: TBC

Taster Day: TBC

Date: TBC

Time: 10am to 4/4:30pm

Cost: Free for all participants (who meet the criteria below)

Criteria

• You must be 16-30 years old

• Must be living in the Greater London area

• Must be available for all dates above

• Must be classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) or Economically Inactive. You are also classified if you are NEET if you are:

          - On a zero-hours contract

          - Working for less than 16 hours per week (including self-employment)

          - In education for less than 14 hours per week

          - Doing only voluntary work

          - In custody

• Must not have done a previous 'Intro to Radio & Podcasting' course with Gaydio

Application Form

Please check the criteria on this page to ensure that you are eligible for the course before submitting. If you do not meet the criteria, please check other courses in the ‘Current Courses’ section or send us an inquiry through the ‘Connect’ tab on this website.

Need An Extra Push?

You can see what you'll be getting up to and what our other pariticpants thought of the course by taking a look at what we delivered earlier this year with The Kings Trust here!

With Thanks

• 
  The Kings Trust

  The Kings Trust believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. They help young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

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