Hatched Inspires the Next Generation at Firepool’s Digital Work Experience Week
This week, the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation in Taunton has been buzzing with energy as students from Court Fields School, Pyrland School, and Bridgwater College Academy took part in the second of Somerset’s centralised Digital Work Experience Weeks. Organised by Somerset Careers Hub, the programme is designed to give young people hands-on exposure to a wide range of digital career paths — and what an inspiring week it’s been so far!
As part of the programme, Hatched Agency led a practical workshop exploring the process of designing digital solutions to real-world problems. Students worked in teams to conceptualise and pitch their own app ideas, diving into areas such as user experience, branding, and storytelling. We were incredibly impressed by their creativity, curiosity, and ability to bring fresh thinking to the table.
The week didn’t stop there. Alongside our session, students got involved in a full schedule of exciting activities including:
- AI and entrepreneurship sessions with Bouncing Bean
- Podcast production workshops with Sedgemoor FM
- Insights into the work of Sparx Maths and the UK Hydrographic Office
- An upcoming workshop from EDF, followed by a careers and pathways session at Bridgwater & Taunton College
It’s been a fantastic opportunity for students to not only develop technical skills but also gain essential soft skills like teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving. Their enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in with every challenge was genuinely inspiring.
We’d like to say a big thank you to Somerset Careers Hub and all the amazing local employers and partners who have given their time and expertise to support this initiative. Your input is helping shape the future of Somerset’s digital landscape and, more importantly, empowering young people to explore exciting new possibilities.
At Hatched, we believe in the power of early inspiration — and we’re proud to play a role in helping the next generation of digital professionals get a glimpse into what their future could look like.