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Discover Creative Careers: Opportunities for Young People

Creative Industries

Discover Where Creativity Could Take You

Interested in a career in the creative industries but not sure where to start?

Discover Creative Careers brings together opportunities, events and advice to help young people understand the huge variety of careers available across the UK's creative industries.

Whether you're interested in gaming, music, design, film, fashion, technology or another creative field, there isn't just one route into the industry.

Find Creative Career Opportunities

Young people aged 11–24 can use Discover Creative Careers to access opportunities including:

  • Industry events

  • Work experience

  • Training

  • Paid placements

  • Career stories and advice

  • Opportunities to connect with the creative industries

New stories, events and opportunities are added throughout the year.

Discover Creative Careers Month

Discover Creative Careers Month brings together events, stories and opportunities across the UK, giving young people the chance to discover what creative jobs really look like, hear from people working in the sector and try activities for themselves.

Support for Parents, Carers and Educators

There's also dedicated guidance for parents, carers, educators, careers advisers and others supporting young people with their career choices.

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