Kickstart Your Career In the Creative Industries
Creative Careers & Employability Workshop
Interested in careers in music, live events or the creative industries?
Join our free online workshop for adults across West Yorkshire who are currently unemployed and interested in exploring opportunities within music, live events, technical production and the wider creative sector.
Whether you’re looking to change direction, build confidence, improve your CV or learn more about working in the industry, this practical session will offer careers insight, employability support and information on routes into work and training.
This workshop forms part of the ‘You Can Make It Here’ initiative, funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to support pathways into employment across the region’s creative economy.
About the Workshop
Practical support to help you move toward employment in the creative industries
This online session will include:
Career Insights
Hear from professionals working across music, live events and the creative industries about:
- how they got started
- different roles within the sector
- freelance and employed career paths
- employer expectations
- routes into work and training
Guest speakers and contributors will be confirmed nearer the event date and are expected to include professionals working across live events, touring, artist management, technical production and the wider creative industries.
Employability Support
Practical guidance on:
- CVs and personal profiles
- applications and interviews
- transferable skills
- networking and confidence building
- finding opportunities within the sector
Live Events & Creative Industry Pathways
Learn more about opportunities across:
- live events and touring
- backstage and technical production
- music and performance
- freelance creative careers
Who Is This For?
This workshop is aimed at:
- Adults aged 18+
- West Yorkshire residents
- Individuals currently unemployed or seeking support into work
- people who are not currently in full-time education or training
- People interested in creative and cultural careers
Our Approach:
Inclusive. Practical. Supportive.
We believe creative careers should be accessible to everyone.
Our aim is to:
- Support people into employment
- Widen access to creative careers
- Build confidence and employability skills
- Connect participants with regional support networks and opportunities
We welcome participants from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented communities across West Yorkshire.
Delivered Through ‘You Can Make It Here’
Funded by West Yorkshire CombinedFunded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, ‘You Can Make It Here’ supports creative industry talent, skills and progression across the region. This workshop offers:
- Practical employability support
- Creative careers insight
- Networking and guidance
- Routes into further support and opportunity
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Potential Speakers & Suggested Workshop Roles
| Organisation / Speaker | Why They Fit | Suggested Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Production Futures | Strong employability focus into live events, broadcast and production careers | Opening sector overview / routes into industry |
| Production Park | Real-world live events and backstage production pathways | Technical production careers / industry expectations |
| Academy of Live Technology | Training and progression routes into touring/events | Training and skills pathways |
| West Yorkshire Music Network | Regional music sector insight and creative networks | Freelancing / local opportunities |
| MAP Charity | Alternative pathways and progression support | Creative progression and confidence building |
| Andrew Potterton | Sector credibility and creative industry insight | Industry realities / career journeys |
| Emma Stakes | Regional creative industry experience | Employability and transferable skills |
| Local freelance event technicians | Practical insight into getting first roles | “How I got started” short segment |
| Regional production/AV companies | Real employer expectations | Recruitment expectations / entry routes |
| Jobcentre Plus employability adviser | Referral and support pathways | Closing support/resources section |