New opportunities are live! We have six paid 8-week placements available and a range of short-term unpaid placements.
Please join us at in Arts in Ramsgate to hear more and apply as instructed below.
NEXT PEER MEET-UP: Upcycling Workshop at Arts in Ramsgate, Monday 21 July 6.30-8.30pm.
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.
Examples of the types of placements that we offer:
Creative Catalyst Thanet is run in partnership with Co-relate, Elinor Seath and the Margate Creative Land Trust.
Elinor Seath has worked in the community and creative sector for more than twenty-five years. As director of Art4Space in London, her work with young people included offering training, placements and work experience opportunities and she now brings this to Ramsgate as part of Creative Catalyst Thanet.
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.
Email [email protected] 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.
To apply for the apprenticeship, see our apprenticeship page.
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.
Network with fellow young creatives.
Where: Arts in Ramsgate, 46 High Street Ramsgate CT11 9AG
When: Every month
Who's it for? Young people aged 16-24, not in work, education or training and curious about the creative industries.
Next meeting: Upcycyling Workshop at Arts in Ramsgate, 6.30-8.30pm.
