Click MCR is a free, hands-on coding crash-course for young people in Manchester who are looking to get started in the digital industry. Delivered by digital industry experts MadLab and funded through the via WEA, as part of the European Union Social Fund.

You will learn exciting industry-standard web coding skills from Manchester’s leading digital educators. If you’re aged 18 to 30, currently unemployed and resident in the Greater Manchester area - get in touch, and begin your coding journey today.

We run two programmes, both with eight weeks of hybrid learning - two hours of live sessions per week, supported by guided self directed learning with industry mentors:

Core Skills - For those who want to let their creative juices flow and build a simple one-page website that shows videos, tells jokes or even produces random cats. Join us for this no strings attached taster into the world of web development. We also offer free optional workplace ready sessions for those who want to take the next step…

Career Ready - For those who think that a future career as a developer could be right for them – whether as an entrepreneur, or an employee at one of the region’s leading tech businesses. We'll take you from zero experience to having a secure understanding of the basic principles of web development. Focus on career development and practical insights.

This programme first ran in Spring 2022.