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G:Weekly - Your Creative Careers Newsletter | Week 1️⃣ 7️⃣

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

Oops! Our bad on the delay, email gremlins got in the way of our usual Friday career fix. But, shoutout to all of you who reached out to JJ asking where it was 🙏.

Anyways, today marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week, so we've got some great apprenticeship content in today's email newsletter for you! Get ready to learn about all the opportunities available to you

Industry Insights

Industry Insights are your chance to hear from and work directly with some of the best names in the industry - register today for your chance to take part! These sessions are set to be very popular, so we would advise signing up early......

📺 TV Studio Work Experience with the pros from Sky, ITV and more ..

(ps. here's Maisha having a go last year! 👏)

Wednesday 22nd Feb 9am - 11:30am

Fancy spending some time with industry pros from companies like ITV, Sky and big TV broadcasters. Volunteers will be based at Global Academy giving YOU the opportunity learn what's included in live broadcast TV before getting the chance to run your very own TV show. If you're in 12 Design, 12 Creative Enterprise or 12 CP1 - then we'll be scheduling this with you as part of your timetable but for everyone else... if you want to get involved - sign up below ....

🔥 Do you want to join the Apprenticeship Academy course ? ...

The Apprenticeship Academy registration is now open. If you would like to learn more about how to find apprenticeships, you can register for your place here. Over the six weeks you will cover:

  • What apprenticeship am I looking for?

  • Where can I find apprenticeships?

  • How can I write successful applications?

  • What will the application process be?

  • What to expect at interviews and assessments

  • How to manage my applications

👀 Work Experience and Part-Time Opportunities ...

Want to get involved in creating content for Youths Choice's social media channels? We are looking for Year 12 students to help create content for the Youths Choice social media accounts, which include Instagram, TikTok & Twitter to help promote the brand and keep engagement.

  • Youth Music is looking for videographers, photographers and content creators to work at Give a Gig Week (deadline 12th February)

  • Channel 4 Work Experience from 1st February Apply Here (deadline 10th March)

  • Magazine Work Experience: 13th - 16 February Create a Zine for Black History Month (deadline 13th Feb)

  • Want to build your brand from scratch but don't know where to start? or boost your online presence? Are you looking to increase your visibility, show up where your audience is and develop long-lasting relationships with your network? Join the online Branding Taster Session from Talk2Dan on 16th Feb at 7pm or the Online Presence session on 16th March at 7pm for you! APPLY NOW.

  • University of Huddersfield: 23rd March – Get ‘plugged in’ to the audio industry (deadline 23rd Feb)

  • Attend the UK’s biggest festival for Creative Industries! The Creative Coalition Festival is returning in 2023 with three days of FREE talks, workshops and performances from the best, brightest and most influential people in the UK and beyond. REGISTER FOR THIS EXCITING FESTIVAL NOW!

Skills Fest: Get Ready For Apprenticeships 🚀

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Apprentice Nation is hosting a free, special Skills Fest event to get you ready for apprenticeships. You'll be treated to a live performance by Jaz Karis 🎶, a Q&A with apprentices, advice and guidance from mentors 👥.

You will also get a guaranteed apprenticeship interview with Amazon with roles in creative production, sales, digital, marketing and more (subject to Amazon criteria)*Plus by attending you will be entered to win 1 of 3 £50 shopping vouchers! 💷

Limited spaces❗👇

..... and finally...... sign up to a range of oline workshops in Job Interview SKills, Email Etiquette and Cover letters!

Apprenticeships and Jobs for Y13+Y14 ..

Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities will now be sent to Year 13 and Year 14 directly for those who have opted in for this - keep an eye out for a separate email on this from JJ.

📲 other things and that ...

Want to kickstart your career in media .... errr. DUH ..... here's four things which you can explore when you get 2 moments....

  • When it comes to getting a job, timing matters more than you think - READ this to find out more.

  • Got an idea for a podcast? BBC Sounds Audio Lab is offering support and training to help you get it off the ground (deadline 12th Feb)

  • What happens after submitting your UCAS application? Click HERE and find out....

Apprenticeships: Access All Areas FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY - 1PM | LONDON

Go behind the scenes at Multiverse to discover how you can shape your career with an apprenticeship at top companies like Morgan Stanley, Kantar, MediaCom, and more. 💨 Accelerate your journey from applying to landing a career with interactive workshops led by exciting employers currently hiring, apprentices. And of course, with some inspiration from the Apprentice Nation artists! 🎶 By attending, you'll not only be more confident in your decision to do an apprenticeship, but you'll walk away with 60 credits on the Apprentice Nation platform and rewards! 🎁 CLICK HERE TO APPLY

And finally ... a #MemeMoment