Year 9 ‘Think Big’ Coding Workshops with Nottingham Forest/Ideagen – October 2026
20 Sep 2026
Year 9 students will undertake a series of coding & technology workshops with the ‘Think Big’ programme across October 2026.
Nottingham Forest Community Trust and global software leader Ideagen are set to inspire the next generation of tech talent through an upcoming series of ‘Think Big’ workshops.
NOTTINGHAM, UK — A dynamic partnership between Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Nottingham-headquartered software giant Ideagen is preparing to launch a series of high-impact technology workshops. The initiative aims to introduce young people to the world of technology, broaden their career aspirations, and bridge the digital skills gap.
By leveraging the exciting backdrop of Premier League football, the ‘Think Big’ programme motivates Year 9 students to see technology-based roles as viable, rewarding, and accessible future career paths.
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap
The upcoming workshops are specifically designed to demystify the tech industry for secondary school students. By combining the local passion for football with cutting-edge digital education, the initiative focuses on four core pillars:
- Sparking Tech Curiosity: Introducing students to fast-evolving concepts like coding, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics to excite young minds.
- Connecting Tech & Sport: Highlighting real-world technology applications, from matchday analytics to the mechanics behind goal-line technology and VAR at The City Ground.
- Developing Essential Skills: Building technical logic alongside vital employability traits, including teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving.
- Providing Industry Role Models: Granting direct access to ‘Think Big’ Ambassadors—including real-world software engineers, business analysts, and digital creators—who share their career journeys.
Inspiring Future Careers
As the digital economy grows, regional partnerships like ‘Think Big’ ensure local students are not left behind. The interactive sessions give students a hands-on look at software development while showing them how diverse and creative a tech career can truly be.
Through these masterclasses, Nottingham Forest and Ideagen are helping students “Think Big” about their potential, proving that the digital sector has a space for everyone.