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Jamie Beckford: Documenting my Mentorship
At the start of his programme Jamie, an aspiring documentary maker, was given the opportunity to travel to New York with his mentor to the DOC NYC festival. He shares his story with us of his experience there, the time on his programme, and the documentary he is working on.
Making strides with brushstrokes: Annabelle’s creative journey
Mentee alumni Anabelle talks about her programme experience and how it has helped her develop her career as an artist
Welcoming new trustees to Creative Mentor Network
We are thrilled to welcome Louie St Claire and Jessica Holland to our Board of Trustees. Read about their appointment here.
Journey into Journalism: Madi’s visit to BBC York
Read about Madi’s experience mentoring experience and her insights from her visit to BBC York on a taster day.
The Difference Mentoring Can Make
Aaliyah Fozol, our Youth Advocacy Trustee, talks about the importance of mentoring and the impact it had on her own life
Celebrating Black Business Owners
This #BlackHistoryMonth we are celebrating mentees in our community on the journey to set up their own businesses. Read and celebrate their stories with us.
Break the Wall & The Impact of Mentoring
Learn more about our Break the Wall programme, and the impact it has on mentors and mentees in our latest case study.
Beyond the Lens: Showcasing exceptional talent
On Thursday 1st August, we worked with some of the filmmakers in our mentee community to host a film screening with a Q&A.
Result day reflections: access after education
Whilst record numbers of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are accepted to university, we must make sure students are given proper career support.
Young Blood in Demand: UK Employers Chasing Under-25s
New study shows that employers are most interested in hiring under 25 year olds, but what are the challenge in this?
Your Mentoring Era: Are You Ready For It?
Many people doubt there ability to become a mentor, but more people are ready to start this journey than they think. Are you ready to become a mentor?
How A Mentor Can Help You Get a Job in the Creative Industry
Unlock career opportunities in the creative industries with 1-1 mentoring. Gain industry insights, build your network, and develop the skills needed to land creative jobs.
Meet our 2024 Youth Board!
Our 2024 youth board is here and ready to make a difference! Read the article to meet them and see what they’ll be doing to support us in making a difference.
Fingers in all the Pies: A Mentee Exhibition
Nine mentees from our Soho Mentorship programme with Brighton Beach House collaborated to launch their own art exhibition. Read about it here.
The Sky is the Limit: From Mentee to Founder
Daisy, a previous mentee, talks about her experiences and growth since her mentorship.
Break the Wall nominated in the Business Charity Awards
Our Break the Wall programme has been nominated in the 2023 Business Charity Awards. Read about our impact and the awards here.
Bringing mentoring to Manchester
As part of our journey to make the UK creative industries more accessible, we are launching our Break the Wall programme in Manchester in Autumn 2024.
Connecting an industry with APA mentoring
APA Mentoring has run for four years, connecting APA members with the next generation of producers, film makers and more.
How Apprenticeships Can Enrich the Creative Industries with Socioeconomic Diversity
Apprenticeships are an underused tool for discovering creative talent, and supporting social mobility.