Expanding what creative businesses can offer young people.

Talent Accelerator is a programme that supports young people into creative careers in East Sussex.

This is done through raising understanding of the range of jobs in the creative industries, developing high-quality work experience, developing opportunities for skills development and expanding what creative businesses and cultural organisations can offer young people.

As part of this initiative, Wheelhouse offers training and induction on equipment & processes to bolster the emerging skill and development of young people looking to carve out a career in the creative industries.

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Who is Talent Accelerator for?

All young people 5-25 across East Sussex (excluding Brighton & Hove) who are interested in careers in the Creative Industries.

Assisting young creatives.

Showcasing skill development opportunities, facilitating work experience in creative sectors, accrediting experiences with digital badges, and identifying relevant training.

How can businesses engage?

Begin by joining the East Sussex Careers Hub Open Doors scheme to showcase your workplace. Collaborate with Enterprise Advisors and Industry Champions through volunteer participation to bridge the gap between industry and education.

Working in partnership with the

“We are fortunate to work in an exciting industry where the requirement for academic qualification doesn’t form a barrier to entry. If people are prepared to step in and learn vocational, appliable skills as part of a broader scope of education, it will only enhance their opportunities moving forward, and we’re tremendously excited to be a part of it”

Paul, Wheelhouse Founder