Lakeside Printing at The Hamlet is a Karten Centre where young adults aged 19 – 25 with SEND are supported to develop their IT skills in a working environment. Through the support of Karten Network, Lakeside Printing has a range of IT equipment and software that is used by the Trainees to make and sell bespoke, personalised gifts including door hangers and photo slates. The general IT skills learnt in Lakeside Printing can be transferred to the Trainees’ daily lives whilst the more complex skills such as sublimation can be used to make many more products, which opens up endless creative opportunities.
The Trainees follow a step-by-step picture guide to create all of the products with beautiful end results! These picture guides not only develop IT skills but also allow the Trainees to have the opportunity to work independently and make a product from start to finish without support. Some Trainees have progressed so much using this system that they no longer need the visual prompts and can even support other Trainees to make the products. The sense of pride the Trainees experience when delivering their independently made product to a customer is immense and adds an extra personalised touch for those who visit Lakeside Printing.
All of the work done in Lakeside Printing would not be possible if it wasn’t for the amazing support of the Karten Network. Their grants have helped to purchase the equipment and software we need to continue ourwork and provide Trainees with a unique learning opportunity.
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- This article was written by the The Hamlet Karten Centre
- Featured in the Karten December 2023 Newsletter
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