FOR PARENTS, CARERS & EDUCATORS
Help young people find a creative future
Whether you're a parent, carer, educator, careers adviser or work coach, we'll help you connect your young people to the creative industries.
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WHY CREATIVE CAREERS?
See what's possible
Real stories, honest films and a look inside creative workplaces, so you can champion a creative career with confidence.
Films & resources for all supporters
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Creative industry explainers
Want a quick introduction to creative careers?
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Where are they now stories
Could their passion become their profession?
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Supporter webinars
Online sessions for parents and educators who want to find out more.
Discover opportunities
Bring industry into education
Book activities for your school or college. Direct access to employers and industry professionals, without leaving the classroom.
AGES 11-19 • 1 HOUR • IN-PERSON
Inspirational talks
Give students direct access to creative industry role models through assembly-style engaging talks, career stories and Q&As designed to make creative careers feel achievable and relevant.
AGES 11-19 • 1 HOUR • ONLINE
Broadcasts
Bring creative industry insight into the classroom with online talks from leading professionals, available live and on-demand. Complete with opportunities for learner interaction and Q&A.
AGES 11-18 • 2 HOURS • IN-PERSON
Industry workshops for education
Welcome creative industry professionals into your school or college to give real workplace insight and inspiration, delivering hands-on activities to your learners.
AGES 16-18 • 1-2 HOURS • IN-PERSON
Creative careers explorations
Book facilitator-led class-size delivery sessions at your college, helping young people build confidence, identify their strengths and understand the skills, behaviours and pathways needed to succeed in the creative industries.
AGES 13-14 • 2 DAYS • IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
Year 9 work experience
Help students explore creative careers before choosing GCSE options. Two days of industry professional-led activities, real-world projects and industry insight. Available in-school or online.
AGES 14-19 • 2-3 DAYS • ONLINE
SEND work experience
Join a flexible, multi-speaker online experience designed for learners with additional needs, exploring creative careers, employability skills and inclusive workplaces.
AGES 14-19 • 2-3 DAYS • IN-PERSON
ATG work experience
Pioneered by ATG Theatres and designed for student groups, this hybrid experience gives young people behind-the-scenes access to a major creative organisation and the people behind it, culminating in a day on-site.
Connect young people
Guide them to opportunities
Some Discover Creative Careers experiences can only be accessed directly by young people.
For educators, career advisors and work coaches
Teaching and learning materials
Find practical tools and ready-to-use resources to support young people on their journey.
Available resources
Stay in the loop
Creative careers are for everyone
We are building a new UK-wide platform, connecting young people, supporters and employers with creative careers. Register your interest in the Discover Creative Careers programme.