Dreaming of flexible work, freelancing or being your own boss - but not totally sure how people actually get there? We get it.
New Light Learning's Creative Career Accelerator is a fully-funded, FREE 12-week programme for people across York & North Yorkshire who want to explore creative, flexible and freelance career pathways.
The programme has been designed for people who may not feel represented by traditional career routes, or who need a more flexible pathway into work. No prior experience is required.
This project is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions' Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.
Our next Creative Career Accelerator starts on Wednesday 1st July.
Why join the programme?
- Pricing your work confidently
- Setting up the systems, tools and platforms you need to freelance or run a business
- Finding clients
- Networking
- Invoices & tax basics
- Business registration
- Pitching yourself professionally
- Building confidence as a freelancer
- A network of organisations actively commissioning creative work, giving you opportunities to pitch for real projects
- Industry experts providing you with all the skills and advice you need to set out on your journey as a freelancer.
- Access to further accelerator support to help you grow and scale your freelance or business career.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Creative Career Accelerator is open to individuals aged 18 and over who live in York or North Yorkshire and are interested in exploring creative, freelance or self-employed career pathways.
- No previous qualifications, professional experience or portfolio are required. We welcome applications from people at all stages of their career journey, including graduates, career changers, aspiring freelancers, parents and carers returning to work, individuals seeking more flexible employment options, and those who may lack confidence or experience within the creative industries.
- To participate fully, learners should be able to commit to the 12-week programme, including live workshops, practical activities, project work and independent learning.
- Priority may be given to individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, underemployed, or facing barriers to employment and career progression.
- Applicants must be resident in York or North Yorkshire at the time of application and throughout the duration of the programme.
Course Outline
- Over 12 weeks, you'll learn from industry professionals, work on real client projects and build a portfolio that showcases your skills, with around 5 hours of tutor-led learning each week alongside practical project work.
- The programme is delivered predominantly online in order to make it as accessible as possible. However, there are three in-person sessions (Week 1, 5 and 12) where participants can collaborate in person and get face to face input from tutors, clients and industry professionals.
Sign Up Now!
We have limited FREE funded places on the programme and anticipate being over-subscribed, so act fast to sign up!
Please complete the form below to apply. Our next Creative Career Accelerator starts on Wednesday 1st July.
Once we’ve received your application, a member of our friendly team will be in touch to let you know if you’ve got a place. Places are limited, so you might be placed on our waiting list for a future course.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the creative career accelerator, you can get in touch by emailing us at hello@newlightinsights.org.uk.
Funded by:
This project is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions' Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.
