Education, employment and training for 16 – 18 yr olds Nov 16 - Cultural&Creative

What jobs are likely to be available in Manchester over the next 10 years?

What skills do employers want? As well as strong academic and vocational qualifications, employers also want people with “softer” skills and qualities. These can include:

Do you want to work in the Cultural / Creative Industry? Jobs in these areas include; Museum Assistant Artist Web Designer Musician Architect Performer

Case Study: Marcus Kimbigelis – Museum of Science and Industry Apprentice Marcus began a BTEC in ICT and soon realised it wasn’t for him. He researched apprenticeships and applied for the Apprentice ICT role at The Museum of Science and Industry. Marcus was successful and now works in the museum’s I.T.Department. Marcus says…. “Meeting new people, learning something new everyday & the whole range of experiences I get to be involved in are great – I have a sense of pride at the end of each day.”

Do you want a future in the Cultural / Creative industry? One in twelve jobs in the UK is now classed as ‘Creative’ Manchester is the second largest hub for the Creative Industry in Europe after London. Creative industries could bring an estimated 23,000 new jobs to Greater Manchester over the next decade The Factory, Manchester is a £78m project due to open in Manchester in 2019. It will be home to the Manchester International Festival and other creative organisations.

For more information, please speak with your career advisor or visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/rpa