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 £50 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.
Current Opportunities
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Job title: Work Experience Placement
Location: Vauxhall
Hours: 20 hours
Duration: 20-hour work experience placement
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunities available: 2
The Boury Academy CIC is a not-for-profit performing arts organisation. Our mission is to increase
access to professional performing arts opportunities, increase diversity in the arts, build
confidence, creativity, community cohesion and provide a safe place to be outside of school
hours. We work with children and young people ages 4-24.
We also run a professional Acting Agency, where many of our clients work in TV and film
on platforms such as Netflix, Apple TV and the BBC as well as on stage in shows in the West End
and around the country.
The work experience colleagues will have a large variety of responsibilities in this role split across
the various facets of the organisation.
To find out more and how to apply, please see The Boury Academy Work Experience Placement
Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026
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Job title: Customer Service/Business Support
Location: Vauxhall
Hours: 16 hours per week
Duration: 6 months fixed-term contract
Salary: London Living Wage
Opportunities available: 1
The Boury Academy CIC is a not-for-profit performing arts organisation. Our mission is to increase
access to professional performing arts opportunities, increase diversity in the arts, build
confidence, creativity, community cohesion and provide a safe place to be outside of school
hours. We work with children and young people ages 4-24.
We also run a professional Acting Agency, where many of our clients work in TV and film
on platforms such as Netflix, Apple TV and the BBC as well as on stage in shows in the West End
and around the country.
This role is a Customer Service and Business administration support role, offering
administrative support to the various areas of the organisation; The Boury Studios, The
Boury Agency and the Boury Academy as well as being a client facing role for families and
Hires.
To find out more and how to apply, please see The Boury Academy: Customer Service/Business Support
Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026
If you would like to know more or have any specific questions or concerns please contact Chinnelle McLean on cmclean1@lambeth.gov.uk
