Discover! Creative Careers Callout - Next Generation Creatives Work Experience Programme Launches

Could you offer a young person a life changing opportunity by hosting a 3 day workplace taster? Mission Accomplished is looking for creative industry employers in England who can provide an inspiring, hands-on work experience placement for students in Years 10 and 11 (aged 14-16 years old). 

The Discover! Creative Careers Workplace Experience Programme, overseen by Mision Accomplished, is a national initiative that will give young people meaningful, hands-on experience in the creative industries. The aim is to help them understand the breadth of career possibilities and build skills that last a lifetime.

This opportunity is specifically targeted at students in state education, as part of our commitment to widening access and tackling barriers to entry within the creative industries.

Mission Accomplished will support employers through the process, matching them with students, managing the liaison between the school/student and ensuring everything runs smoothly across the placement. This includes the payment of expenses to the young people to cover travel etc. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for employers to get involved and help inspire a young person at a pivotal point in their education and career-decision journey.

What will hosting a placement involve?

The following is a brief overview, further details are available on the Mission Accomplished website.

Age group: Year 10 and 11 students (age 14-16)

Duration: 3 days

Group size: Typically 2-3 students 

Dates: Anytime until March 2026, subject to school needs and employer availability

Expenses: Employer involvement is voluntary. The young people will receive financial support for travel and food during their placement

Logistics: Mission Accomplished will match you with students and manage the communication between the school. They will provide employer hosts will a full toolkit, introductory prep call and further support to ensure a smooth placement. 

Work placement schedule: Mission Accomplished can support planning with a 3-day placement template

Safeguarding: Whilst the schools are the primary safeguarding contact for students, Mission Accomplished will support employers and schools to work through the Safeguarding and Health & Safety Compliance process.

About Discover!Creative Careers

Discover! Creative Careers is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and is deliveredin partnership with almost 30 arts and creative suport organisations.

Mission Creativesis partnering with Discover! Creative Careers to run the Work Experience Pilot Programme.