--- # The FAC approach, 2025 version --- ## A bit of history --- **2013: The journey begins** <img src="https://hackmd.io/_uploads/r1hj6w-z6.jpg" width="100%"/> ##### Free coding bootcamps, Camden Town --- - 2015: Incorporation as a CIC - 2017: We open schools in Israel and Gaza - 2018: Move to Finsbury Park - 2020: Join the register of apprenticeship trianing providers - 2021: 1st apprentice cohort, first skills bootcamp - 2023: First AI apprenticeships --- ## Our learners Are a diverse bunch. Adult (19+) and a mixture of backgrounds and ages. --- ## The journey 1. Application programmes 2. Foundation programme 3. Apprenticeships --- ### 1. Application programmes :arrow_down: ###### Foundation programme :arrow_down: ###### Apprenticeships We build motivation through the application process with meetups, projects and workshops, along with funded programmes in collaboration with local authorities and the DWP. --- ###### Application programmes :arrow_down: ### 2. Foundation programme :arrow_down: ###### Apprenticeships We follow an *"accelerated apprenticeship"* model, where 50% of the training is completed before the start of the apprenticeship, ensuring that candidates reach a high degree of competence before interviewing with employers. --- ###### Application programmes :arrow_down: ###### Foundation programme :arrow_down: ### 3. Apprenticeships Full-time in-person block training in the first 6 weeks followed by weekly check-ins and monthly one-day workshops on a variety of topics. --- ## Key elements of our approach --- 1. In person 2. Project based 3. Learning in groups 4. Mastering the material 5. Adaptability --- ### 1. In person We are not fans of online learning. Where possible, programmes are in-person. --- ### 2. Project based Learning proceeds through a series of projects of increasing complexity. --- ### 3. Learning in groups Projects, individual and group presentations, tutorials, group discussions, and group crits. --- ### 4. Mastering the material As a complement to group learning, we set time aside for self-paced mastery learning. We use third party platforms and are also developing our own. --- ### 5. Adaptability Juniors need to know enough to be useful, which means learning one thing well, but they also need to be adaptable, to pick new things up quickly. --- ## Our team - Board - FAC core team - AI & data --- ### Board - Dan, Executive director - Anni, Non-executive director - Joe, Non-executive director - Anna, Secretary --- ### FAC core team - Anna, Head of operations - Jess, Administrator **Apprentices:** ... --- ### The apprentices [say something here about their role] --- ### AI & Data - Besart, Curriculum and delivery - Izaak, Platform ... --- ## Skills Bootcamps ... --- ## Apprentices on programme [Link to AirTable chart](https://airtable.com/app75iT6Or0Rya1KE/shrbYRxhEPP4nVwzp)