Are you aged 16-24 and passionate for art, music, writing, graphic design, fashion, film, or performing?
Want to build your portfolio and get into work but struggling to find an opportunity? We've got your back.
Creative Catalyst Thanet offers a range of work placements in Thanet’s growing creative sector.
If you’re not in work, education, training—or are at risk of this —this is your chance to break into the creative industries!
If you're 16-24, interested in creative fields, and have been on free school meals, in care, or facing other challenges, this opportunity is made for you.
“Working for Co-relate has opened up so many new contacts for future projects. I’ve loved every minute!”
– Ellie, work placement participant
Read about Ellie's experience with Co-relate.
Email jess@co-relate.co.uk with:
1. Your CV
2. A short video or written statement about why you want to take this opportunity.
We’ll talk to you about your interests and aspirations and match you with a placement and a creative mentor.
Limited placements available so get in touch now.
Ready to turn your passion into a career? Get in touch to apply or with any questions.
Creative Catalyst Thanet is run in partnership by Co-relate in Margate and Elinor Seath in Ramsgate.
Elinor Seath has worked in the community and creative sector for more than twenty-five years. She has worked with young people offering training, placements and work experience opportunities in her role as director of Art4Space in London.
Mentoring with creative professionals is offered by the Creative Foundation.
This project has been funded by Thanet District Council as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
We're looking for creative organisations to sign up to become placement providers and creative professionals to become mentors.
Co-relate and Eli Seath will work with you to design the ideal placement for a local young person and make sure you have the right policies and practices in place.
The Creative Foundation will work with mentors to provide training and support and match you to a young person.
If you're interested in offering a placement, contact us.
If you'd like to become a mentor, sign up with the Creative Foundation.
As part of the project Elinor is running weekly drop-in sessions for young people to find out about creative careers.
Every Monday from 28 October, 7-9pm at:
Discovery Planet
47 High Street
Ramsgate CT11 9AG.
