Denbighshire County Council’s Working Denbighshire programme, in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions, Conwy Employability Hub and Eternal Media, has launched an innovative project bringing together local organisations and residents, including one in Llangollen.
This initiative is designed to create professional, social media-ready promotional videos while equipping participants with valuable employability skills.
Towards the end of last year, two groups of up to 10 participants took part in a four-week filmmaking course.
Guided by the expertise of Eternal Media, participants learned practical skills such as operating film equipment, conducting interviews, and capturing compelling footage. These skills are being put into action at eight local organisations, including the Bryntysilio Outdoor Education Centre in Llangollen.
Also involved were Working Denbighshire, Cadwyn Clwyd, RCS, Stepping Stones, Resource Wales, DVSC and the Owain Glyndŵr Hotel in Corwen.
This project highlights the strength of collaborative working, with organisations not only showcasing their impact but also offering participants a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience.
The course helped participants build transferable skills, boost confidence, and explore potential career pathways.
Working Denbighshire and Eternal Media supported the groups every step of the way and by the end of the course, participants gained:
- Practical industry experience
- Improved teamwork and communication skills
- Enhanced confidence and motivation
- A deeper understanding of local organisations
- A qualification in Social Media
Each organisation will receive a simple, student-made promotional video to highlight their services and contributions to the community. These videos will help raise awareness and encourage engagement across Denbighshire and beyond.
Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation, said: “This project demonstrates what can be achieved when organisations come together to create opportunities. It’s not just about promoting local services but also about empowering Denbighshire residents with the skills and confidence to move towards employment.”
Sian Lloyd Roberts, Reginal Skills manager at North Wales Regional Skills Partnership said: “We’re thrilled to see this innovative project inspiring Denbighshire residents with employment opportunities while equipping them with transferable skills. It’s great to see organisations and employers collaborating to create such meaningful opportunities, and we welcome the leadership shown by Working Denbighshire in driving this initiative forward.”
Working Denbighshire is part funded through the Welsh Government Communities for Work Plus Programme which supports those most disadvantaged in the labour market to overcome the barriers preventing them from gaining employment. Working Denbighshire is part funded by UK Government.
* For more information about Working Denbighshire visit https://working.denbighshire.gov.uk/
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