Profit + Play — Success
Young people collaborating on a laptop during a Play to Progress coding workshop

Profit + Play — Newham, East London

PLAY TO PROGRESS

Free digital gaming and creative coding workshops for young people aged 11–18. 8 weeks. Real skills. A showcase that celebrates what they build.

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Beneficiaries

8 Weeks

Programme

5 Modules

Curriculum

4 Portals

User Interfaces

Raising aspirations, one session at a time

Play to Progress is an initiative of Profit + Play, funded by the London City Airport Community Fund. Delivered in partnership with Oasis Academy Silvertown, Shipman Youth Zone, and Newham Council, the programme gives young people in East London structured, high-quality digital skills that connect to real career pathways in tech, media, and the creative industries — culminating in a community showcase where every young person's work is celebrated.

What young people build

Game Design

Game Design

Design and build original 2D game levels from scratch.

Coding

Coding

From block-based logic to real text-based programming.

Storytelling

Storytelling

Craft interactive digital stories and characters.

Teamwork

Teamwork

Sprint on a group project, just like a real studio.

Young person exploring a career pathway in tech and creative industries

A pathway to real careers

Beyond the 8 weeks, participants leave with a portfolio, a digital CV, and a clear view of routes into tech, media, and creative industries.