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title: Check out the work from our last Skills Bootcamp in Unity Programming
description: Explore standout work from our latest Unity Programming Skills Bootcamp, delivered by NextGen RISE and funded by the West of England Combined Authority.
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# Check out the work from our last Skills Bootcamp in Unity Programming

[![Picture of Ben Rust](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) Ben Rust](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/blog/author/ben-rust) :  07/08/2025, 13:56

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![Check out the work from our last Skills Bootcamp in Unity Programming](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/hubfs/2025%20Cohort%20Image.png)

📷 Header image by Jodie Swepson

<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1095954469?app_id=122963" width="426" height="240" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" title="NextGen Futures - Skills Bootcamp in Unity Programming Student Showcase" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;"></iframe>

 

We’re really proud of our cohort of students on our latest Skills Bootcamp in Unity Programming! The progress they made, both technically and creatively, over the 16 weeks was incredible to witness.

Throughout the course, learners developed industry-ready Unity skills, from C# scripting and gameplay systems to lighting, animation, UI/UX, and optimisation. They built professional portfolios, boosted their confidence, and received guidance from experienced tutors and a dedicated career coach.

🎉 Congratulations to everyone who took part!

##### Explore our students portfolios

 

Check out the showreel video above to see some of their work in action, and click on their names below to view their individual portfolios or get in touch.

- [Sonya Bleiph](https://bleiph.artstation.com/)
- [Doug Choi](https://choi.work/)
- [Liam Quiros Edmunds](https://sx19801.github.io/)
- [Rhianna Hawkins](https://willowflame.itch.io/)
- [Jake Roberts](https://phhoto.github.io/portfolio/index.html)
- [Jodie Swepson](https://www.artstation.com/jodieswepson/albums/14318553)

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##### What is the Skills Bootcamp in Unity Programming / Game Development?

 

Delivered by industry-experienced tutors and supported by techSPARK and local studios, this 16-week remote, part-time Skills Bootcamp helps learners build job-ready programming skills — from C# scripting, gameplay systems and level design, to working on real-time projects. With expert feedback and career coaching, it’s designed to boost confidence and open doors into the games and immersive industries.

This Skills Bootcamps Programme is funded and managed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills.

##### Want to join the next cohort?

Applications are now open for the next Skills Bootcamp in Game Development starting in October 2025.

Spaces are limited - apply by Sunday 31st August here: [Skills Bootcamp in Game Development](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/skills-bootcamp-in-game-development)

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#### [Check out the work from our last Skills Bootcamp in Unreal Engine!](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/blog/check-out-the-work-from-our-last-skills-bootcamp-in-unreal-engine)

![Picture of Ben Rust](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Ben Rust](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/blog/author/ben-rust) : 30/07/2025, 15:16

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![Picture of Ben Rust](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Ben Rust](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/blog/author/ben-rust) : 24/03/2025, 11:13

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![Picture of Ben Rust](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Ben Rust](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/blog/author/ben-rust) : 29/07/2025, 12:46

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