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G:Weekly - Your Creative Careers Newsletter | Week 3️⃣

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

Hey Sixth Form! 🎧📱

It’s week three of g:weekly - and with headlines buzzing about politicians accepting gifts like Taylor Swift tickets and football passes, it’s time to dive into the ethics and opportunities in media and entertainment. Should politicians accept presents? One thing’s for sure—here’s my gift to YOU: exciting opportunities and knowledge in this week's edition of g:weekly.

Let’s get started! HERE WE GO! 🎤🚀

Kickstart Your Sport Career this Half Term! ⚽️

Passionate about football? Whether aiming for the pitch side roles or exploring behind-the-scenes roles, this 3-day virtual work experience is your chance to get ahead—no travel needed!

What You’ll Experience:

  • On-Pitch Insights: Learn from top coaches and players.

  • Behind-the-Scenes Access: Explore careers in sports management, marketing, and analytics.

  • Interactive Learning: Engage in workshops and Q&A sessions via Google Classroom.

Application Deadline: 30/09/2024

Exciting Work Experience Opportunity! 🎥

Three students have the chance to join an industry cinematographer, Billy Abbott, to film the West London Youth Careers Summit on Thursday, 14th November 2024 in Earls Court.

If you want to be part of the film and production team for this high-profile event, email [email protected] by Friday, 4th November with a short application explaining why you should be picked.

Check out Billy’s work here: Billy Abbott - DoP. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

Explore Your Creative Future at UAL Insights Open Evening! 🎨

Are you in Year 13 or 14 and considering university or your next steps? Join us at the UAL Insights Open Evening at University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion on Wednesday, 16th October, from 4 PM to 7:30 PM.

Discover where your creative future could lead you across all UAL Colleges and subjects. View current students' portfolios and chat with them about their university journey. UAL tutors and the Insights team will answer your questions about studying at UAL and university life.

Enjoy light refreshments during the evening!

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.

Follow @brandingtheyouth on insta for more great opportunuities to kickstart you creative career

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