Seeking creative, cultural and tech employers in London to join STEP in 2022
STEP is a year-long shared training and employment programme co-designed with founding partners Bow Arts, Sadler’s Wells and UAL London College of Fashion. Our mission is to build collaboration between talented young east Londoners and creative, cultural and tech businesses, creating journeys towards inclusive growth and enabling access to careers. Our vision is not only for increased representation in the sectors, but for more sustainable career progression. STEP connects young people aged 18-30 in the London Boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest with employers on their doorstep.
Through STEP, trainees are paid London Living Wage over a 12-month training programme to develop a diverse range of skills and creative approaches, building on their network across organisations and departments. Trainees grow as part of a peer network, take part in monthly professional development workshops, and are given space, time and investment to produce a collaborative project. Trainees are connected with a specialist industry mentor, take part in careers coaching and continue as part of a community after the programme.
The Good Growth Hub advises employers on the development of the training placement, facilitates local outreach, creates a shared talent-pool recruitment, and offers support and advice on creating inclusive cultures and good working practices. Our employer network of line managers and senior leaders share learning and support each other on their journey towards inclusive growth within their business.
We’re now accepting expressions of interest from local organisations to join the programme as an employer in 2022:
STEP is a year-long programme pairing up similar organisations to offer each young person 2x consecutive 6-month placements. We also support larger organisations who would like to offer a young person experience in 2x internal departments over 12-months.
This year, we are growing the programme to offer up to 35 places for young people. Whilst we’re open to all types of creative and cultural organisations, we’re particularly keen to hear from employers who work within the following sectors:
STEP is a year-long shared training and employment programme co-designed with founding partners Bow Arts, Sadler’s Wells and UAL London College of Fashion. Our mission is to build collaboration between talented young east Londoners and creative, cultural and tech businesses, creating journeys towards inclusive growth and enabling access to careers. Our vision is not only for increased representation in the sectors, but for more sustainable career progression. STEP connects young people aged 18-30 in the London Boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest with employers on their doorstep.
Through STEP, trainees are paid London Living Wage over a 12-month training programme to develop a diverse range of skills and creative approaches, building on their network across organisations and departments. Trainees grow as part of a peer network, take part in monthly professional development workshops, and are given space, time and investment to produce a collaborative project. Trainees are connected with a specialist industry mentor, take part in careers coaching and continue as part of a community after the programme.
The Good Growth Hub advises employers on the development of the training placement, facilitates local outreach, creates a shared talent-pool recruitment, and offers support and advice on creating inclusive cultures and good working practices. Our employer network of line managers and senior leaders share learning and support each other on their journey towards inclusive growth within their business.
We’re now accepting expressions of interest from local organisations to join the programme as an employer in 2022:
- Book a call or meeting with one of the team
- Complete the expression of interest form before 28 January 2022
STEP is a year-long programme pairing up similar organisations to offer each young person 2x consecutive 6-month placements. We also support larger organisations who would like to offer a young person experience in 2x internal departments over 12-months.
This year, we are growing the programme to offer up to 35 places for young people. Whilst we’re open to all types of creative and cultural organisations, we’re particularly keen to hear from employers who work within the following sectors:
- Museums and Galleries
- Dance, Theatre and Performance
- Fashion and Design
- Tech and Gaming
- Film, TV, Radio and Broadcasting
Timeline
- 28 January 2022 – Partner expression of interest deadline
- February 2022 – Funding and partners confirmed, consultation and development of roles
- March and April 2022 – Outreach and recruitment campaign for local East Londoners
- May 2022 – Placement and candidate matching, shortlisting and interviews
- June 2022 – Cohort induction and start of placements
- Jan 2023 – Mid-point (6-month placements end and start)
- June 2023 – End of all placements and programme
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