You can refine Culturepool offers using the ‘Future Work: careers/employability skills’ filter under ‘Outcomes for young people’.

There are many other sources of information that can be helpful when providing young people with information, advice and guidance about careers in the arts and cultural sector:

Locally, the Liverpool City Region Growth Company has created a page on their Growth Platform website which signposts to a suite of Careers Resources – including general, sector-specific and curriculum support.

Regionally, Curious Minds is committed to working with education providers and cultural organisations to develop, support and nurture the early stages of the creative talent pipeline.

Creative and Cultural Skills (CC Skills) is an independent charity and licensed Sector Skills Council. It supports economic growth in the creative and cultural sector by encouraging young people with the right talent and skills to access it, regardless of background or previous educational achievement. They champion non-traditional progression routes into and through the workforce, including apprenticeships.

The CC Skills Discover Creative Careers website collates careers information and opportunities from creative organisations in one directory. It has a page for teachers and career leaders in schools, as well as for parents, and signposts to further careers information, advice and guidance.

Metal, with a base at Edge Hill Station in Liverpool, has just launched a new early-career artists network, Metal New Artist Network. With many courses moving online some students may look to defer their degree studies until next year. Metal is looking to create an online programme starting in October 2020, to connect young people and help them keep their creative practice going. The programme is is voluntary and suitable for students aged 16-25 who are interested in studying all art forms (music, art, drama etc). It’s a flexible programme that can fit in between other courses or jobs. Below is a link where students can register their interest, help inform the programme and ensure Metal can contact them with details once the programme is running.

You can also contact Jenny Porter, Senior Project Manager at: Jenny@metalculture.com or on 07730 610 214, for more information.

The programme is free and is developed in partnership with Festival Bridge, Royal Opera House and Curious Minds.

You can also contact me on the details below or my mobile 07730610214 if they would like more information.

The programme is free and is developed in partnership with Festival Bridge, Royal Opera House and Curious Minds.