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Did we confirm where we are going after?
was it the library bar upstairs in the Central hotel?
Aphra
that evening is ok with me if we can get the room.
Probably good to have some sort of agenda..
oh and congrats to Bit Smith and BatCat on their move to new premises!
Aphra
so I think we have two events? – a meeting and then an after shindig…or am I wrong?
was the focus of the gamedev meeting to be on the indie bundle?
Aphra
A new call for this is out now from Enterprise Ireland.
Aphra
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Overview of iGAP
The Internet Growth Acceleration Programme (iGAP) is an intensive management development programme aimed exclusively at Internet, SaaS and Games based companies. The programme has been developed by Enterprise Ireland in partnership with the Internet Growth Alliance and delivered by Select Strategies. Over six months, iGAP will equip key promoters with the practical tools needed to formulate aggressive international growth plans and scale their businesses.
maybe pm hatch…he should know
otherwise contact admissions in DIT.
DIT lecturing staff are not officially back until Sept 1st. but there should be staff in the computer science or other admin offices.
Aphra
hi Ben and Aaron,
well it would help the company to know if you were more interested in design or in programming…or perhaps you are more interested in marketing or the business side.
also if you had done any projects online – websites, programming competitions, design projects, coder dojo, use of photoshop or similar programmes, participation in lan competitions etc. – it would be good to make the companies aware of these.
There are not that many companies and they all get lots of requests for work experience and most can only take on one or two students – you need to make yourselves stand out somehow.
Aphra.
I guess it depends on their previous training/education, age and experience.
this might help – http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/pay_and_employment/pay_inc_min_wage.html#l62fd2
Aphra
I think people go into coder dojo with all different levels of skills and they tailor the sessions to the participants..
also you might do a bit of research into the different types of jobs – programming v art/design before you start to contact companies. It would be good to see where your interests lie
look at the job descriptions on http://www.creativeskillset.org/games/careers/article_2768_1.asp
Aphra
Hi Ben,
Welcome to the boards. I am not sure where you are located but there are a number of things you might watch out for in Dublin.
DIT host an annual game design event for secondary school students. They are usually in the Autumn and for many years have involved Ernest Adams. See http://www.dit.ie/news/archive2011/likecomputergamesgamedesignworkshop/ for info on last year’s event.
If however you think your interests might lie more in programming then you might take a look at the coder dojo clubs. http://coderdojo.com/
You might also want to get your secondary school involved in some of the competitions at the annual games fleadh in Thurles. see http://www.gamesfleadh.ie/
There are a number of companies now in Dublin as well as games magazines so take a look at our company list for ideas. It is easier for a small company to take someone on for work experience when you know your particular interests and have some skills to offer.
Also in the Autumn the Science Gallery is going to have an exhibition and events all around games and play – so that might be a good thing to look out for
Aphra
