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Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June at 12pm middayMentoring programme dates: July to December 2025 Do you love books, recommending them, and pressing them into other people’s hands? Are you looking to gain insights into the bookselling sector, develop skills and confidence, and build new connections?<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a> is excited to be partnering with the <a href="https://www.booksellers.org.uk/" target="_blank">Booksellers Association</a> to launch a new virtual mentoring programme, designed to reach talent from communities currently under-represented in bookselling. The programme aims to break down barriers and myths and showcase the rich mix of roles and opportunities on offer within bookselling. It is open to individuals across a range of career stages, from aspiring to mid-level and beyond.There are 15 mentee places available on this year’s programme and successful applicants will be mentored by individuals from across the bookselling community. Mentors will span a range of experience levels from mid-level through to senior leadership.The Booksellers Association is a membership organisation for all booksellers in the UK &amp; Ireland, representing over 95% of bookshops.&nbsp;The Booksellers Association exists to support, advise and work with its members to create excellent products and services for booksellers. Bookselling is the crucial bridge between publishers and readers and requires a combination of book knowledge, commercial acumen, and strong customer service skills. Booksellers get books into readers’ hands, helping them to find the books they know they want, and to discover the books they didn’t even know they needed.This programme is designed to be an equal partnership between mentors and mentees and mutually beneficial to both. Mentees will have access to bookselling expertise and the opportunity to discuss their personal and professional development goals. Mentors will have the opportunity to learn from the fresh perspectives of their mentees and challenge their existing ways of thinking. To help set the new relationships up for success, Creative Access will provide training at an initial meet and greet session to both mentors and mentees. How does the programme work?Through the programme, Creative Access will find and match 15 people with mentors from across the bookselling industry. Where possible, mentees will be matched with a mentor working in the area in which they would like to work or progress their career in.The mentoring programme will focus on individuals over the age of 18 from under-represented communities looking to pursue or progress with their careers in bookselling. This could apply to students at college or university or those who have some professional experience (in bookselling, publishing or wider industries). We also welcome applications from those not currently in education, employment or training.The mentoring partnerships will run from July 2025 for six months, beginning with an initial Meet and Greet session facilitated by Creative Access, taking place w/c 28/07/25. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with their mentor once a month, virtually, for approximately an hour. What do you need to apply?<ul><li>A love of books, an enthusiasm for working with the public, and an interest in pursuing a career in bookselling</li><li>Additionally, a desire to collaborate with an established industry professional in order to learn and to develop professionally</li><li>(If not already working in bookselling)&nbsp;An aim to gain employment in a relevant trainee or entry-level role in the future</li><li>(If already working in bookselling)&nbsp;A desire to secure support with progressing your career within the bookselling industry</li><li>A willingness to engage positively with a mentor on a monthly basis for six months</li><li>A commitment to attend a virtual Meet &amp; Greet session in July 2025, taking place w/c 28/07/25. The Meet &amp; Greet is a group training session designed to set you and your mentor up with everything you need to get off to a great start.</li></ul> Plus, you'll need to:<ul><li>Be able to participate in 6 monthly virtual sessions with your mentor between July and December 2025</li><li>Be over the age of 18, still in education or training, aspiring to or currently working in bookselling, publishing or the wider creative industries</li><li>Identify as being from a group that is under-represented in the publishing industry. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.</li></ul> To apply: &nbsp;<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or  <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/user/register/applicant" target="_blank">register today</a>  to apply for this opportunity.   </li><li>Click the apply button to complete an application form for the mentoring programme.</li><li>Once submitted, applications are final so please review carefully.</li></ul> The deadline for applications is Friday 6th June at 12pm midday.If you require any access support while completing the application form, or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email  <a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>  to discuss further.  Questions?  &nbsp;For any queries or for further information, please contact Richard Clarke on  <a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>. All enquiries related to this programme are handled by Creative Access, so please do not contact The Booksellers Association.

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&nbsp;This programme will give four talented LGBTQIA+ writers of nine months of mentoring from a published author, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.This mentoring will run from June 2025 to March 2026 and seeks to support five aspiring authors with one-to-one guidance from a published author-mentor, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.Mentoring sessions will take place via Zoom/phone calls. We are able to make accessibility adjustments to the programme if required. For example, by providing a British Sign Language interpreter.You can apply to be mentored for a project at any stage of writing (from just starting to redrafting) and written in any of the following genres/categories:<ul><li>Novel written for adults</li><li>Novel written for children (older than 7) or young adults</li><li>Collection of short stories</li><li>Memoir</li><li>Narrative non-fiction</li></ul> &nbsp;<h4>Eligibility</h4>This mentoring is open to anyone over the age of 18, who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and fulfils our low-income eligibility criteria. Your submission does not necessarily have to be about LGBTQIA+ experiences, although we are particularly interested in stories with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer characters or themes.Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form. &nbsp;<h4>Terms &amp; conditions</h4><ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for LGBTQIA+ Writers must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make statements about your gender identity and sexuality, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their application.</li><li>Applicants must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> &nbsp;<h4>Ready to apply?</h4>Curtis Brown Creative offers mentoring places on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel/memoir/short story/ narrative non-fiction project in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form. Mentoring places will be awarded to applicants with submission material that shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 8 June, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 12 June 2025. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance.Please include in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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Are you a budding creative looking to secure your first role? Do you want the opportunity to expand your skills in admin, research and more? Have you got an exciting new experience to add to your next application? Sign up now to attend our online group CV Consultations…<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a>&nbsp;strives to help under-represented groups&nbsp;secure jobs and paid training opportunities in creative companies. One of the UK’s leading diversity organisations, we fill an essential gap in the current creative landscape. The creative industries are highly competitive and can seem extremely difficult to break into, especially if you don’t have the right connections to give you a helping hand. Creative Access is here to help open the door to the creative industries for those from under-represented backgrounds.As part of our training and support, we offer guidance from the moment you start looking for a role through our online group CV Consultations. Sign up to attend our next session, which will take place on the 19th June 2025 at 5pm. What you will learn<ul><li>How to best present your CV and covering letter</li><li>What to include in your application</li><li>How to update your CV and covering letter with any recent experience</li><li>How to create a portfolio</li><li>How to improve areas that might be letting you down in applications</li><li>Please note that whilst we are unable to individually provide feedback for all CV's received, you will also be able to ask the Recruitment Team any individual questions about your CV in the Q&amp;A section of the session.</li></ul> To apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Click 'apply' to upload your CV. If you are yet to make your own CV, please upload a blank document.</li><li>Our CV consultations are group sessions held remotely via Zoom. Please let us know if you have any special requirements ahead of the session.</li></ul>

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Ready to build a marketing or creative career? Want to learn cutting-edge creative and AI skills?&nbsp;Adobe and General Assembly’s NEW AI Creative Skills Academy will give you the know-how to create and execute marketing and creative projects, leverage AI, build your portfolio, and stand out to employers. Best of all, it’s FREE for qualifying applicants.There are two courses on offer. Choose the track that’s right for you. It’s not just about the skills. It’s what you do with them.Both marketers and creatives get training on hitting that first big career goal – the first job or the first client.&nbsp;Each track concludes with the Career Launch Pad. This session will teach you how to enhance your CV and portfolio, prepare for interviews, build your personal brand, and more. AI Creative Skills for CreativesLearn skills and tools for visual arts, content editing, and video and audio production.Become a master at the capabilities of Adobe’s creative apps – including Adobe Firefly, Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.&nbsp;8-WEEK PROGRAMNext start dates:<ul><li>April 15, 2025, 6–9 p.m. GMT*</li><li>June 24, 2025, 6–9 p.m. GMT*</li></ul>*Timing is subject to change AI Creative Skills for MarketersLearn audience segmentation, channel strategy, campaign launches, and data analysis.&nbsp;Build your skills using Adobe tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, and Express.&nbsp;&nbsp;10-WEEK PROGRAMNext start dates:April 15, 2025, 6–9 p.m. GMT**Timing is subject to change Is this program a good fit for you?The AI Creative Skills Academy is FREE to qualifying applicants.About you:<ul><li>Age: 18–30</li><li>Income: &lt;£30,000 per year</li><li>Location: Resident of the UK</li><li>Education: Bachelors degree or lower</li><li>Profile: Part of a community underrepresented in tech—including ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities</li><li>Must demonstrate interest or experience in digital marketing, design, or creative skills</li><li>Access to WiFi and laptop</li><li>Willing to commit 8-12 hours per week for 8-10 weeks</li><li>For AI Creative Skills for Creatives: 1 year of experience with Adobe tools or equivalent practical experience</li><li>Technical Requirements: A computer that meets <a href="https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html" target="_blank">Adobe’s System Requirements</a> for the respective Adobe Creative Cloud products listed above.</li></ul> What’s the application process?Submit your application: Complete your initial interest form.Share info about you: Tell us more about you and your background.Get excited: We’ll review your application and get in touch with your acceptance status.&nbsp; We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

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