Camp
Hands-On Skills Program
Real, marketable, income-generating crafts and digital skills that bridge the gap between theory and livelihood. Learn by doing — leave with the ability to earn.
Practical skills that pay
Camp is Rock Forward's in-house practical skills training program. Unlike the Bootcamp (business-focused), Camp teaches real, marketable, income-generating crafts and digital skills. It bridges the gap between theory and livelihood — so participants leave with the ability to earn, not just the knowledge of how.
Who it's for
Community members, aspiring entrepreneurs, young adults, and Bootcamp participants who want hands-on skills that can be monetized. Open to beginners — no prior experience required.
Choose a track. Build a craft. Earn a living.
Fashion Design & Apparel
Garment construction, textile selection, pattern-making, and fashion entrepreneurship. Create wearable pieces and learn pricing and marketing to sell them.
Machine Embroidery
Technique, design digitizing, machine operation, fabric and thread selection, hooping. Build a portfolio of professionally embroidered samples using the 3 Ps framework: Practice → Portfolio → Presentation.
Laser Engraving
Laser machines, design software, materials (wood, acrylic, leather, fabric), and custom merchandise production. Create sellable products from day one.
Screen Printing
Screen prep, ink mixing, printing, and reclamation. Custom-printed apparel and merchandise with cost control and pricing strategies built in.
Baking & Pastry Arts
Safety and sanitation, quick breads, pies and tarts, cake decoration, yeast breads, and bakery management. Second semester: participants operate a student-run micro-bakery.
Digital Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, social media marketing, e-commerce setup, basic automation, and AI tools. The digital foundation for any modern small business.
Format and structure
- Each track runs 6–8 weeks, with 2–3 sessions per week
- Hands-on studio and lab format — learn by doing, not by lecture
- Final showcase: graduates present and sell their work publicly
- Advanced participants can access the Corporate Partnership Program for real-world placements