Creative Portal Discover Creative Careers: Breaking into Industry

Hear from people whose route into the creative industries was anything but straightforward. This remote session explores the many different ways into creative careers, showing that there is no single path to success.

Guest speakers share their own experiences of taking courses, trying apprenticeships, building portfolios, moving through college or university, and finding opportunities through work experience and unexpected detours.

The session is designed to give practical guidance on next steps, whether you are just starting to explore creative careers or want to understand what routes are available. You can expect advice on apprenticeships, education, portfolios and work experience, alongside the chance to ask questions directly to people working in the creative industries.

It is aimed at young people who want to leave with a clearer sense of where creativity could take them.