Next Us: Supporting Lambeth NEET Youth (16-24) Into Creative & Digital Careers

Next Us is a year-long programme that aims to support Lambeth residents aged 16 to 24 and not in education, employment or training (NEET) into careers in the Creative and/or Digital sectors.

With 1:1 wraparound support from Creative Link Workers, participants will explore pathways into employment, education and training as well as gain access to paid opportunities including Creative ‘pre-employment’ Bootcamps, guaranteed interviews, internships and work experience placements.

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Eligibility Criteria:

Lambeth resident
16 to 24 years old
Not in Employment, Education or Training

And fall into one or more of the categories below:

Homeless or at risk of homelessness
Care experienced 
Ex-offender
Carer/ex-carer
Refugee
Involved in Substance Misuse 
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Childcare responsibilities

Creative Bootcamps:

Our pre-employment bootcamps are designed to offer young people the opportunity to gain an insight into a specific creative discipline by working to a creative brief, alongside developing the skills necessary to enter the work of work/education. From visits to talks from industry professionals, to support with developing CVs and/or portfolios, the Creative Bootcamps offers an exciting opportunity to learn more about an area of interest or to be introduced to something completely new.

Creative Bootcamps are a 2 week programme and an incentive to participate is provided at £100 per week.

Creative Taster Days:

This is an opportunity to join a creative/digital organisation for the day to gain an insight into careers and opportunities available within the sectors through talks with industry professionals and the opportunity to work on a creative project to get first-hand experience on what it would be like.

This is a 1 day programme where an incentive to participate is provided at £20 for the day.

Internships:

In January 2025, our 6-month internships will start. From roles such as digital marketing and content creation to podcasting and producing, participants will get the opportunity to work with a variety of organisations and learn new skills to kickstart their creative and/or digital careers.

Guaranteed interviews will be offered to applicants who have attended one of the three Creative Bootcamps.

All internships will be for a minimum of 15 hours a week and paid at London Living Wage (£13.15 p/hr).

Work Experience Placements:

Our 20 hour work experience placements allows participants to get a taste of what it’s like to work in the Creative and/or Digital sector with one of community organisations without having to commit to a long period of time. From working in galleries to creative youth organisations, participants will get the opportunity to see what it’s like to explore an area of work they may not have previously considered.

Guaranteed interviews will be offered to applicants who have attended one of the three Creative Bootcamps.

All work experience opportunities are paid at London Living Wage.

Creative Link Workers:

Will offer 1:1 support to all participant who join the programme. From helping them to develop CVs, apply for jobs or education opportunities, to being there as a point of contact should any concerns arise. Creative Link Workers will be there to support participants throughout every step of their journey.

Additional Support Fund:

We understand that there are a variety of barriers that can prevent young people from accessing opportunities that are available. Therefore, we have set up an additional support fund that will cover things such as childcare and travel costs, access needs, help to purchase ID and more. Should any issues arise, just speak to your Creative Link Worker.

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Current Opportunities

Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Admin Internship
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Hours: 16 hours
Opportunities available: 1
Rambert believe that to give brilliant and daring people the chance to inspire others is to give them the power to change the world for the better. As one of the world’s most diverse dance companies we make dance that is awe-inspiring, adventurous, dynamic and relevant, and take it to our neighbourhood, the nation and the world.
Line managed by Daniel Fulvio, Director of Community Partnerships, you’ll learn with and support the following three key teams, helping with admin tasks, such as data entry, organising and updating our records:
- Audiences Team (marketing & community engagement)
- Development Team (fundraising & Donor Support
- Producing Team (Supporting the production of events and shows)
To find out more about the role and how to apply – Rambert – Admin Internship
Closing date: 31st March 2025