Youth Employment Study Group project

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an expression of interest using our Contact Us form linked form the bottom of this page. On the form please select "General Enquiry". Include "Youth Emplyment Study Group" in your message.

In your message please tell us about:

  • your organisation
  • the expertise you can offer
  • why you're interested in being a member of the study group

Things you may want to consider in your expression of interest

Our strategy will be to enable specialists to engage collectively with contemporary research and professional practice, relating to creating high-quality employment opportunities for young people aged 16 to 25.

This process will require each member of the study group to try out the learning from each session in their own context, and feedback, forming a reflective learning cycle.

Desired outcomes include:

  • Increase in quality, accessible and varied employment opportunities for young people within the cultural and creative industries.
  • Higher quality learning and development for young people during their employment. 
  • Increase in confidence within organisations to work with young people in a professional setting
  • Increase in opportunities for young people to be included in strategic and operational decision making within organisations

Alternative application methods

If you would like to apply to join the Youth Emplyment Study Group in a different way, please complete the Contact Us form to arrange this.

Alternative formts include:

  • A word processed write up no longer than one A4 page
  • A video submission no longer than 5 minutes
  • An audio recording no longer than 5 minutes

Submit an expression of interest

You cna submit an expression of interest or get in touch with us using our Contact Us form.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

Contact Us to apply

If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact Dawn Richmond-Gordon using the Contact Us form.