The benefits of investing in early-career talent with Discover Creative Careers and Creative Access

Closing date to register: Tuesday 24 November 2026, 5pm

Event date and time: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 12–1pm

Location: Online via Zoom

Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. What could your organisation gain by investing in the next generation of creative talent?

From fresh perspectives and emerging skills to new ideas and future talent pipelines, early-career talent has a lot to offer the creative industries. But how can employers recognise that potential and make the case for investing in it?

Join Discover Creative Careers and Creative Access for a free webinar exploring the value of investing in early-career talent and why creating opportunities for the next generation matters.

The webinar will also explore how organisations can get involved with Discover Creative Careers, including accessing free recruitment support to hire junior talent into paid roles and traineeships, and helping young people discover new career opportunities.

Hosted by Stef Hall, Creative Access’s director of talent and outreach, the discussion will bring together inclusive employers from leading creative organisations and Creative Access alumni now at mid to senior career stages, to share their perspectives on the benefits of bringing junior talent into the workplace.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your team, nurture emerging skills or think differently about your organisation’s future workforce, discover why investing in early-career talent can benefit both your organisation and the wider creative industries.

The panellists will be confirmed soon.

In this conversation, we’ll explore:

• The value of emerging talent: What junior talent brings to creative teams, from fresh perspectives to new skills and ideas
• Making the case for investment: Why early-career recruitment matters for employers and the future of the creative industries
• Learning from experience: Insights from employers and Creative Access alumni on the value of opening doors to new talent
• Building a stronger talent pipeline: How investing in people at the start of their careers can support long-term organisational growth and a more inclusive creative sector
• How you can access free, end-to-end recruitment support for your organisation to offer paid early-career opportunities

Who should attend?

This webinar is ideal for HR and early careers teams, talent managers, hiring managers and employers across the creative industries who want to explore the benefits of investing in junior talent and discover new ways to connect with emerging talent.

About Discover Creative Careers

The Discover Creative Careers Programme connects young people with work experience, resources and opportunities to make creative careers more accessible, especially for underrepresented communities. Delivered by the Creative Careers Collective - Futures for All, Creative UK and Creative Access - the programme brings together employers, educators and industry to help young people explore opportunities, build confidence and take their next step into creative careers.