*Last few remaining tickets*

BECTU, the media and entertainment union, is inviting all would-be apprentices and trainees in the creative sector to get their careers underway by joining us for Find Your Future 2015, a day of information gathering and networking.

Market Place

At the heart of the event will be the all-important ‘Market Place’ where a host of employers, and key industry bodies, will be on hand with information and guidance.
The current Market Place line-up includes:
ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians), ALD (Association of Lighting Designers), Ambassador Theatre Group, BBC Academy, BECTU, Creative & Cultural Skills, Creative Skillset, DiVA, Fairfield Halls, High House Production Park, National Theatre, Roundhouse, Sadlers’ Wells, Springboard Media, Stage Electrics, Westminster Kingsway College, White Light and Youth Media Agency.
The event is aimed at 16-18 year olds not aiming for further education; however all new entrants wishing to pursue the apprenticeship or trainee route in will be very welcome.
A number of panel discussions will also be taking place:

Programme line-up:

10.45 – 11.30: BBC Academy

Apprenticeship opportunities in the BBC.

11.45 -12.30:  Creative Skillset

Careers & routes into the film & TV industries.

13.15 – 14.00: BECTU

Safeguarding young people entering the industry.

14.15 – 15.00: Creative & Cultural Skills

Careers and routes into Theatre & Live events.

15.15 – 16-30: Raffle and networking

The BBC Academy will also be hosting a a Creative Pitching session for those interested in creative roles in broadcasting. This interactive workshop will be led by Simon Broad, Head of Operations in the New Talent team.

Booking

A small number of places remain for this free event; find more info on the sessions set out above and book here  to secure your place.