There’s a thriving arts and cultural sector in Rochdale but many young people don’t consider a career in the arts or creative industries to be a viable option. Join us for this special event aimed at careers mentors and secondary school teachers (visual art, performing arts and music) where we’ll ‘lift the lid’ on the breadth of careers available to pupils who study creative subjects.

What you will gain from attending:

• Information about free creative careers resources and opportunities for young people in Rochdale
• Local case studies highlighting career pathways into the cultural and creative sectors that can be shared with pupils
• The opportunity to connect with local creative professionals and organisations

Agenda:

3.00pm Welcome and Introductions

3.10pm Free Digital Resources
Lucy Smith (Operational Manger at Positive Steps) will present a number of free digital creative careers resources including series of short films created specifically for pupils in Rochdale. Each film is an interview with a creative professional who works in our borough.

3.30pm Creative Arts and Media Alumni
Karen Lea (Assistant Principal Vocational and Foundation Learning at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre) will present case studies showing the varied careers Creative Arts and Media students have progressed onto.

3.50pm Volunteering, Training and Work Experience Opportunities
Helen Thackray (Creative Partnerships Manager at Create Rochdale) will share information about the other local resources and opportunities available for young people who are interested in working in arts and culture.

4.10pm Questions, discussion and next steps

4.30pm Drinks, Networking and Marketplace of Careers
An opportunity to meet a representatives from a number of creative organisations and businesses in Rochdale and find out more about their careers and the opportunities they offer young people in the area. Organisations and careers represented at the event include:

Museums, Conservation and Heritage

Performing Arts

Marketing

Digital Creativity