For young people aged 15–24
Your digital futurecan start with one small step.
Explore research, photography, video, writing, social media, marketing and enterprise through supported real-world activities connected to Bolton businesses and community organisations.
Beginners are welcome. Activities are supported and supervised. Taking part does not guarantee a job, qualification or paid work.
PDF starter booklet
Your Digital Future
A practical booklet for ages 15–24 with a skills self-check, reflection activities, safety guidance, a sample supervised brief and space to plan your next step.
Learn by doing
Choose what you want to explore
You can start with something familiar, try something new, or use an activity to build evidence for your portfolio.
Research
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Photography
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Video
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Writing
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Social media
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Marketing
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Web design
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Enterprise
Start as a beginner with a supported task.
Safety first
Support, consent and supervision are built in
You will know who is supporting the activity, what is being created, and whether any photo, video or written work might be used publicly. Nothing public happens without review.
Under 18? A parent or guardian will be asked for consent before participation, project work, meetings or media use.
Need support? Use the form to ask for help with accessibility, confidence, technology or anything else.
Register interest
Tell us what you might like to try
This short form goes to the Genuine Futures team. It does not create a public profile or enrol you in a project.
Prefer to read first?
Download the starter booklet, try the reflection pages, then come back when you are ready.
Download booklet