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G:Weekly - Your Creative Careers Newsletter | Week 2️⃣

Your weekly email from Global Academy to kickstart your media career ✨

Hey Sixth Form! 🎧📱

It’s week two, and we’re here to turn up the volume on careers and opportunities to help you amplify your future in media and entertainment. Whether you're ready to mix things up in sound or go viral with your creative ideas, we’ve got the playlist for your success. Tune in every Friday at 10am to stay in sync and get social media ready for your future career! 🎤🚀

Discover hidden jobs in film this Half Term 🎥

Passionate about movies? Discover hidden careers behind the scenes with IntoFilm! 🎬 Over 3 days, explore lesser-known roles in filmmaking and connect with industry experts.

What you'll experience:

  • Uncover film roles you didn’t know existed.

  • Meet professionals and learn how they contribute to movie magic.

  • Gain insights into the film industry, from production to post.

Application Deadline: 30/09/2024

Step into the world of strategic insights and marketing with Truth Consulting!

Are you curious about media and marketing? Join Truth Consulting for a 3-day work experience programme where you'll dive into the world of strategic consultancy. From 29th-31st October 2024, you’ll gain hands-on experience in strategic thinking and insights, working with industry experts to see how we solve real-world business problems for some of the world’s biggest brands.

  • Explore Hidden Roles: Learn about diverse roles within media and marketing consultancy, many of which you may not have considered.

  • Meet the Experts: Engage with professionals from fields like design, advertising, science, and more. See how different backgrounds contribute to solving business challenges.

  • Gain Industry Insights: Learn how we study human behaviour, culture, and consumer insights to drive successful strategies.

Application Deadline: 01/10/2024

They will will cover travel expenses and provide a lunch allowance of £5 per day.

Application Process:

To apply, simply answer these three questions:

1. What interests you about this work experience programme?

2. What are your best skills?

3. What do you hope to gain from this opportunity?

Spots are limited, so apply early to secure your place!

Truth Consulting is a global communications consultancy. We help brands manage their reputations through services like PR, public affairs, and consumer insights. Learn more about us at truth.ms.

Take this chance to gain real-world experience, learn from industry experts, and build skills that will boost your future career!

📣📣 Want to be part of something powerful?

Join The Creators Programme by Mentivity and YoungMinds, where you’ll learn how to use creative storytelling for mental health advocacy within the Black community. This is your opportunity to gain real skills in campaigning and social action, while connecting with other young changemakers!

What’s in it for you?

👥 Build community with a supportive network

🏃🏽‍♀️ Fast-track into YoungMinds' activist programmes

✅ Rewards, prizes, and a £150 JD Sports voucher upon completion

🚃 Subsidised travel

📅 Programme Dates: 19th Sept – 14th Nov 2024 (Thursday evenings)

📍 Location: Mentivity House, London, SE17 2GA

Don't miss this chance to create change!

CASH PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

Creative Conscience and VoiceBox have teamed up to bring you #WHYVOTE USA! An initiative to boost political participation and educate young people on the power of their voice through creativity.

 To enter, all you need to do is create content about the importance of exercising your right to vote and democracy. Click below to explore!

 Application Deadline: 01/10/2024

Work Experience in Creative Design during Half Term 🎨

Step inside two cutting-edge creative studios: Universal Design Studio – Experts in interiors, architecture, and shaping how people experience the spaces th🎨ey live, work, and play in and Map Project Office – A leader in industrial design, using new technologies to shape the future of products and spaces.

From designing train interiors for the new Elizabeth Line to creating workplaces, restaurants, and exhibitions around the world, you'll work alongside teams rooted in creativity and driven by people-focused design.

What you'll experience:

- Immerse yourself in our studio environment and see the day-to-day operations.

- Undertake your own mini project to learn how real-world commercial design works.

- Collaborate with our designers using the studio's cutting-edge resources.

- Receive mentorship from experienced team members and discover what it's like to thrive in a fast-paced creative studio in London. 🌟

This is your chance to get hands-on, learn from the best, and fuel your creative potential. Apply now! 🎯

Application Deadline: 30/09/2024

Kickstart Your Filmmaking Journey with the NFTS Academy and Disney: A Free and Unmissable Opportunity for Aspiring Young Filmmakers!

Are you a passionate filmmaker between 16 and 19 years old, eager to kickstart an exciting career in the film industry? The National Film and Television School (NFTS) are on the hunt for fresh young talent to join our upcoming NFTS Academy residential course. This is your chance to step into a key role behind the scenes in a film project that you help create!

NTFS and Dinsey are selecting 54 of the UK’s most promising young filmmakers for this incredible opportunity. You'll collaborate with top industry professionals to make short films, dive into hands-on masterclasses with leading filmmakers, and specialise in a specific craft like directing, sound or screenwriting as well as making valuable new friends and connections.

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