Free Creative Bootcamps and Paid Internship Opportunities for Young Lambeth Residents

Young people aged 16-24 in Lambeth can now apply for two free creative bootcamps designed to help develop skills, build confidence and access paid internship opportunities in the creative sector. The programmes form part of Next Us and are aimed at young people who are not currently in employment, education or training.

Participants will receive industry-led training, support from Creative Link Workers, networking opportunities and guaranteed interviews for six-month internships paid at the London Living Wage

  • Young people, organisers and supporters gather for a group photo at a Trash Gxng bootcamp.
  • Young people deliver a pop-up pitch presentation at a Trash Gxng event.
  • Three panellists sit behind laptops listening to presentations at a Trash Gxng creative bootcamp.
  • Young people smile and react while watching a presentation at a Trash Gxng event.

Creative Design Bootcamp with TRASH GXNG

Dates: 19 October to 13 November 2026

This free creative design bootcamp gives young people the chance to co-design a fictional London music festival from concept to production. Participants will gain practical experience and develop skills in:

  • Branding
  • Digital design
  • Merchandise design
  • Printing
  • Creative project management

By the end of the Trash Gxng programme, participants will have built a creative portfolio, made industry connections and received support to progress into work opportunities. Participants will also receive £100 on completion of the programme.

Trash Gxng - Application
  • Young people deliver a team presentation to an audience at a We Rise Brixton bootcamp
  • Young people work together on creative activities around tables during a workshop.
  • People take part in a group discussion during a creative bootcamp.

Lambeth on Air Podcast Bootcamp with Orange Bow CIC

Dates: 16 to 27 November 2026

Want to create a podcast about your Lambeth?

The Lambeth on Air Creative Bootcamp offers young people the opportunity to work as part of a real production team, helping to record, market and publish a three-episode podcast series. No previous experience is required.

Participants will receive:

  • £50 per week bursary
  • Free travel and meals
  • Training from working creative professionals
  • One-to-one wellbeing and career support
  • Workplace visits and trips
  • A guaranteed interview at the end of the programme
  • The opportunity to apply for a paid six-month internship beginning in January 2027

The bootcamp runs from 10am to 4pm across two weeks at Oasis St Martin’s Village in Tulse Hill and Orange Bow‘s studio on Norwood Road.

Orange Bow - Application

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be a Lambeth resident
  • Be aged 16-24
  • Not currently be in employment, education or training (NEET)

Priority is given to young people who fall into one or more of the following groups:

  • Homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • Care experienced
  • Ex-offenders
  • Carers or former carers
  • Refugees
  • People affected by substance misuse
  • Young people with SEND
  • Those with childcare responsibilities

Need more information?

For the Creative Design Bootcamp, contact Tanya at TRASH GXNG.

Application deadline: Spaces are limited, so interested young people are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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