Education Mobile App Development
Newport City Council needed a mobile app that could help young people aged 16–19 in Newport access education, training, and employment opportunities quickly and easily.
Building a Youth Support Platform for Newport City Council
Project Overview
Client: Newport City Council – Newport Youth Academy
Industry: Education & Youth Development
Role: Lead Developer (Mobile, Backend & Admin Panel)
Platforms: iOS & Android
Key Features: Training & Job Listings, Financial Support Applications, Real-Time Notifications, Secure Login, Custom Admin Dashboard
The Challenge
Newport City Council wanted to provide young people with a single, accessible platform to explore opportunities in education, training, and employment. The solution had to:
Work seamlessly across both iOS and Android.
Include financial support applications (up to £60/week).
Offer real-time notifications for updates and deadlines.
Support different user types (youth, mentors, admin).
Allow staff to manage everything in-house, without relying on external technical support.
Our Approach
We focused on designing a simple, intuitive, and scalable mobile app that puts young people first while giving staff full control in the background.
Planning: We worked closely with Newport City Council to understand the needs of both the youth audience and the staff team managing the programs.
Design: Accessibility and clarity were top priorities. The interface was designed to make it easy for young people to navigate opportunities and resources without barriers.
Development:
Mobile App: Built in React Native for fast, consistent performance across iOS and Android.
Backend & APIs: Powered by Node.js + Express with MongoDB for secure, flexible data management.
Authentication & Messaging: Implemented with Firebase for secure login, real-time database, and push notifications.
Admin Dashboard: Developed in React, giving staff a modern control panel to manage users, content, notifications, and engagement metrics.
Testing & Launch: The app underwent rigorous testing to ensure stability, data security, and a smooth user experience before launching on both the App Store and Google Play.
The Results
Direct Access to Support: Newport’s young people now have a pocket-sized gateway to training, mentoring, jobs, and financial support.
Streamlined Staff Workflow: The custom admin panel means staff can manage everything—from content to notifications—without needing tech expertise.
Scalable Foundation: The modular build allows the platform to grow with future needs and new program expansions.
Why It Matters for Your Business
The Newport Youth Academy app shows how digital solutions can bridge gaps for young people, giving them instant access to opportunities while empowering staff to run programs more effectively.
If your organization is looking to create a mobile platform that engages communities and simplifies management, this project demonstrates how the right approach to design and technology can deliver long-lasting impact.
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