4C Centre

Curiosity. Communication. Creativity. Critical Thinking.

The 4C Centre is an innovation hub for young people in Christchurch. Our fundamental purpose is to support young people’s opportunities to use technology to build on the 4C key competencies – Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking and Curiosity.

Aimed at 15-25 year olds, the 4C has something for everyone, with physical and digital tools for all forms of creation.

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4C OBJECTIVES

Democratise access to technology
Enable young people aged 15-25 to have access to high-tech equipment and software without the need for money or enrolment in a particular course or institution – thereby breaking down inequities between different socio-economic groups.

Be youth-driven
Young people who are members will drive the evolution of the space, the technology and the way in which the space is governed/managed. There will be a high-trust model of membership where young people can access the space at any hours, do not need to have ‘adult’ or ‘institutional’ supervision and who have an active voice in decisions which affect them and the 4C Centre.

Be project-based
The purpose of the 4C Centre is ultimately about learning and creating pathways for members to employment or self-employment. Therefore the space is used for projects that utilise the space and the technologies in the space.

Be industry-activated and championed
The vision is that industry will offer projects or challenges or problems to the Centre that members can have a go at resolving. This will gain for them industry credibility and ultimately could lead to an income stream to support the Centre’s operational costs.

Memberships

Membership is free!

This gives members access to the Centre 24/7, 365 days of the year, from the day they join until their 26th birthday.

Members are vetted before membership is granted to ensure the 4C Centre is physically and emotionally safe for all. There is a process whereby members can raise concerns or make complaints if they feel unsafe or observe unsafe behaviour.

Criteria

for 15-25 year olds

complete a membership form

provide proof of identity

provide a character reference

complete an induction

Resources

The 4C Centre has something for everyone, with physical and digital tools for all forms of creation. Our resources are available for you to bring your ideas to life.

Use our 3D printers, laser cutter and CNC machines to prototype and manufacture. Computers are available for you to sharpen your design skills.

Want to create media? Use our recording set up video, music, podcasting or streaming. Access to electronic resources will help you develop your coding skills or circuit building.

Equipped with

3D printers

CNC cutters

laser cutter

robotics

VR & AR

audio visual and editing suite

dremel, drills, tools etc

4C Shop

Calling all young creatives, makers, artists and entrepeneurs

The 4C Centre has the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

We are on the hunt for stockists of locally produced items to fill our new retail shop. Are you a young person who is interested in developing your creative idea into a business? Or are you a business owner already and are seeking more exposure? We are here to help! Our Kaupapa is based around the young person is at the core, feeling empowered, equipped with knowledge and exposure to the market.

Locally produced by young people, and run by young people!

Open every weekend 10am to 2pm.

By creatives, for creatives

get your products in front of real customers

join a community of like-minded creatives

gain retail and business experience

incredibly low commission rate

Ōtautahi Youth Mākete

Giving young business owners the chance to experience a professionally run market

Are you a young person with a market ready business?

The Ōtautahi Youth Mākete (managed by the 4C Centre) are proud to have a permanent partnership with Ōtautahi Made – a large, well-known market here in Ōtautahi.

This gives young business owners the chance to experience a professionally run market, have their product in front of a large audience and be engaged in a supportive community.

Ōtautahi Made mākete run three times a year – Spring, Winter and Christmas. Keep an eye out on our Instagram for update information otautahi_youth_makete