Learning Careers Speed Networking Event
Ardagh Young Creatives x Design Can Networking
Are you aged 14 – 25 and curious about design?
Join the Ardagh Young Creatives and Design Can for an inspiring afternoon of networking with professionals working across different design fields.
Join this free event for the opportunity to meet professional creatives working in the realms of design including architecture, photography, engineering, art direction, graphic design, fashion and more.
We believe the design world isn't as diverse as it could be and we want to make a positive change. We welcome young people of colour, those with a neurodivergence or disability, those who access free school meal or pupil premium (or have done in the past), young carers, those who have carer experiences or are care leavers, and those who identify with a marginalised group.
This is an opportunity for young people to ask the burning questions about what it’s really like to work within design, find out more about creative career paths and learn from inspiring people. This event will support young people on communication skills and provide a safe space for honest, uplifting conversations.
The day will start with young people learning about communication techniques, and honing questions about their future careers. Then we'll head into rounds of speed networking to get sound advice from designers working in the creative sector followed by casual networking with games, conversation and refreshments.
This event is in collaboration with Design Can, a non-profit helping shift the power balance in the creative industry to be more inclusive and representative.
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• This event is free of charge, pre-book in advance required.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the event starts. We can't wait to welcome you.
• Have you booked a ticket and can't attend? We'd be grateful if you could inform the team via the email learning@designmuseum.org so we can make this space available to others.
Design Can is a non-profit which aims to shift the power balance in the creative industry to be more inclusive and representative. They do this by giving visibility to individuals, organisations and campaigns that contribute to making the design industry more inclusive. Design Can opens conversations around equity and inclusion and inspire industry leaders to commit and make their workplaces exemplars of the values they stand for.
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Ardagh Young Creatives is a programme that supports young people who are underrepresented to build pathways into design. AYC aims to break down barriers through practical learning, tangible resources, skills development and mentoring. By fostering inclusive participation, it empowers young creatives to envision and shape a more equitable future inspired by the value of design to drive positive change.
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