Creative Opportunities

This study is of work-related learning (WRL) opportunities in the creative industries for young people aged 14-19.

This study is of work-related learning (WRL) opportunities in the creative industries for young people aged 14-19.

Key findings:

  • The creative industries embody ideas, technologies and ways of working that characterise the future economy and world of work. This agenda should be taken seriously by creative businesses, schools and policymakers. 
  • Barriers to schools engaging with WRL in the creative industries include commitment challenges, capacity challenges and participation challenges. 
  • However, engaging in WRL can hold mutual benefits for schools, learners, and creative businesses. 
  • To fully unlock these benefits, a sustained, programmed approach to partnership and knowledge exchange is required that embraces change and builds partnerships. 

The study challenges traditional approaches to work-related learning and examines models of engagement between the creative industries and 14-19 year olds, which provide the opportunity for young people to develop the skills necessary to succeed in the future. Case studies are used to highlight some of the key benefits for those participating: young people, schools and colleges, and creative industry employers.

 

Commissioned by Nesta and the Make Your Mark campaign, this is one of three reports looking at how organisations and businesses in different sectors can engage more effectively with education. The other reports focus on the rural economy and the third sector.

 

Authors:  
Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy and Nesta