Three ways in
Creative careers. No one path. No one type of talent.
Whether you're interested in gaming, music, design, film, fashion, technology or something else, there are more ways into creative careers than ever before.
Discover Creative Careers is bringing together young people, educators and industry across the UK to open doors, build connections and create new pathways into the creative industries.
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FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 11–24
Young people
Explore creative careers, connect with industry and access opportunities including industry events, work experience, training and paid placements.
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FOR PARENTS, CARERS & EDUCATORS
Supporters
Whether you're a parent, carer, educator, careers adviser or work coach, discover opportunities, resources and guidance to help young people navigate their future and unlock their potential.
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FOR INDUSTRY & EMPLOYERS
Industry
Share your expertise, build your future talent pipeline and gain recognition through industry engagement, placements and partnerships.
DISCOVER THE LATEST
News and featured highlights
Stories, events and the latest opportunities, updated throughout the year.
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Welcome to Discover Creative Careers: a fresh chapter
By the Creative Careers Collective
Discover Creative Careers has relaunched as a UK-wide programme, connecting young people with work experience, resources and opportunities to make creative careers more accessible, especially for underrepresented communities.
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Talent, Not Background
By Nick Brook, CEO, Futures For All
The creative industries are one of the UK's greatest success stories, a sector that shapes cultural influence around the world while contributing over £145 billion to our national economy.
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Opening Doors. Building Futures.
By Dr Mel Rodrigues CEO of Creative Access
Showing a young person that a creative career is possible can change their future. But if that's where the journey stops, we've only done half the job. The real challenge is making sure that inspiration becomes real opportunity.
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Creative careers are for everyone
Opportunities are live across Discover Creative Careers - online and in-person, at no cost, all year round. While you're getting involved, we are building a new UK-wide platform behind-the-scenes, connecting young people, industry and education. Find out what's available, reserve your place and stay informed.