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Want to start a career in the creative and cultural sector?

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMME

16th July – 27th July

Join us for two weeks of workshops led by some of London’s leading creative and cultural organisations, as well as the chance to get 1-2-1 support and guidance from industry leaders.

A two week training programme connecting you to some of London’s leading creative and cultural organisations. A mixture of industry led workshops and employability support, the programme will help you kick-start your career in the creative industry

DURING THE TWO WEEKS YOU WILL:

Learn about the sector and the opportunities availablein East London and beyond

Network with creative employers and hear about the opportunities on offer

Get first-hand advice from employersabout their live opportunities

Get support applying for opportunities

Create and develop a strong professional profile

WHO IS IT FOR?

18-30 year olds looking to start a career in the creative and cultural sector

Residents living in: Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Newham

PARTNERS

LAST YEAR’S PROGRAMME

WHAT THEY SAID

‘’It really opened my eyes to all the opportunities that exist in the creative sector”
- Melissa
‘’I was able to become more confident within myself and realise what I was capable of. I was able to learn about organisations that I’d never heard of before, and I was grateful to get a job – I am currently marketing and communications assistant at Bow Arts‘’
- Georgina
‘’It really helped to change my mind-set and approach to looking for jobs, I learnt so much‘’
- Patrice

DELIVERED BY

About the London Legacy Development Corporation

Formed in April 2012, the London Legacy Development Corporation’s purpose is to use the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of the London 2012 Games and the creation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to develop a dynamic new heart for east London, creating opportunities for local people and driving innovation and growth in London and the UK.

About Sadler’s Wells

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading arts organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing, commissioning new works and to bringing the best international and UK dance to London and worldwide audiences. With innovative performances and learning activities, this is the place where we welcome everyone to experience dance and be inspired.

About Create Jobs (A New Direction)

Create Jobs is an employability programme for young Londoners (16-25) and the creative industries. Since its inception in 2011, Create Jobs has been delivered in partnership by A New Direction (London’s flagship creative and cultural education agency), and Create London (a creative organisation that brings artists and communities together)