We're working with an exciting line up of professionals working across the creative industries to deliver a digital workshop programme that has been informed by young people.
Find out more about the different workshops below and register to let us know which workshops you or your class are interested in, we'll send you the relevant links soon.
Speakers will be announced over the next few weeks! All events will be hosted on Zoom.
National Careers Week 2026
Digital workshops for 11-15 year olds
About the events:
Monday 2nd March, 9.30am (40 mins)
A Day In The Life - Fẹ́mi Awójídé
Step behind the scenes of the creative world! In this fast‑paced session one inspiring creative professional will lift the lid on what their day really looks like — from exciting projects and unexpected twists to the journeys that got them where they are today. Find out more
Creative Collab - Priscillia Okpan
Join a fun, hands‑on session where you’ll work in teams to come up with creative ideas and plan how to make them real. A creative professional will drop in to share quick tips and feedback. It’s a great way to use your imagination, work together, and see what creative careers are really like! Find out more
Wednesday 4th March, 9.30am (40 mins)
Creative Collab - Asma Istwani
Join a fun, hands‑on session where you’ll work in teams to come up with creative ideas and plan how to make them real. A creative professional will drop in to share quick tips and feedback. It’s a great way to use your imagination, work together, and see what creative careers are really like! Find out more
Thursday 5th March, 9.30am (60 mins)
Lightning Networking
This fast-paced Zoom session connects young people with 6–7 creative professionals from different sectors who have just 5 minutes to give a whistlestop tour of their role. The workshop focuses on themes such as getting started, building confidence, overcoming challenges, and exploring creative dreams and worries. Find out more
Start Now Panel Discussion, 9.30am (40 mins)
This relaxed, youth-led panel is all about honest conversation. Creative professionals chat with each other about key topics chosen by young people, responding to their ideas, questions, and experiences in real time. With no slides and no formal presentations, it’s an open, chat-style session where young people guide the discussion and hear genuine, unscripted insights into creative careers. Find out more