{"id":450,"date":"2019-11-30T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T09:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.technocamps.com\/?p=450"},"modified":"2020-12-03T14:46:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T14:46:41","slug":"partnering-with-the-seren-network-to-create-the-technology-stars-of-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technocamps.com\/en\/2019\/11\/30\/partnering-with-the-seren-network-to-create-the-technology-stars-of-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Partnering with the Seren Network to create the technology stars of the future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.technocamps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2002-Seren-SU-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-451\"\/><figcaption>Seren Network at Technocamps HQ \/ Swansea University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our project has recently teamed up with the Seren Network to help encourage and inspire the next generation of technological superstars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of the Wales-wide Seren (Foundation) Network is to stretch and challenge young people, raising their career aspirations and giving them opportunities to progress regardless of their financial background. 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