I live outside of one of the East London boroughs, can I still apply?
This programme has been developed by the London Legacy Development Corporation as a direct legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, for people who are from the neighboring boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest. It has been designed to support local residents who have lived or who grew up in these boroughs.
STEP develops and platforms the talent of local young people. We're tasked with supporting people from East London, because of our connections to employers and support services here.
If you live in other London boroughs, you may be eligible for other Employment and Skills programmes, please see here.
Or, if you live outside of London but looking for opportunities in the creative or cultural sector, check out some of our peer organisations including: Creative Industries Federation, The Dots or Lecture in Progress' Opportunities Board, or Run the Check.
I’m not within the age range of 18-30, can I still apply?
Whilst our events and some opportunities are for people of any age; this programme is for people aged 18 to 30. This means you must be within this age bracket when the programme starts. If you're not within this age range but looking for opportunities in the creative sector, check out our opportunities board or book one of our Creative Connect sessions.
I grew up in one of the East London Host boroughs, but didn’t go to school or college here, can I still apply
If you are a current resident of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest, then you can apply. There is an option to let us know about your education on the application form.
What experience do I need to apply?
You do not need any formal qualifications; we’re looking for transferrable skills and enthusiasm for and curiosity for creativity and culture. Other than that, we want to see your passion and interest in the industry as well as a creative, can-do attitude and desire to learn.
All you need to apply is to be aged 18 to 30, a resident of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham or Waltham Forest and went to school or college whilst living in the boroughs.
What qualifications do I need to apply?
You do not need any formal qualifications. We’re looking for transferrable skills and enthusiasm in, and curiosity for creativity and culture.
Other than that, we want to see your passion and interest in the industry as well as a demonstrable creative, can-do attitude and desire to learn.
Is the programme paid?
The training programme is paid at a minimum of London Living Wage of £11.95 per/hour. You will take part in training, work placements and mentoring over the course of 12 months.
Some roles are part-time whilst others are full time. Make sure you read the job description of the role you apply for to see the salary and hours of the role.
What is the selection day?
Should your application meet the requirements for the programme and be on the shortlist, we’ll invite you to join us on our selection day. Our selection days are the second round in recruitment and give us a chance to get to know you better. These sessions will involve a group task with other applicants, where you’ll collectively respond to a creative brief. This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your collaboration, communication and creative skills.
You’ll also have a chance to ask us any questions about the STEP programme and understand more about careers in the creative and cultural sectors we have on offer.
The selection day will be followed-up by an individual interview between you and the placement partner you’ve chosen.
Can I apply for more than one placement?
We ask you to select a first and second preference placement. Please take your time reading through the placement options available through STEP this year, before making your application to the programme.
I’ve been on a Good Growth hub or Employment and Skills programme before, can I still apply?
Absolutely! You can apply for any STEP placement if you’ve taken part in a past programme or not. Simply make sure to mention your involvement in the respective programme when writing your application.
I have an access requirement, will this be accommodated?
It is really important to us that there are no barriers to anyone within the requirements taking part in our training programmes. Please let us know if you have any access requirements and/or would like to submit your application in a different format by contacting goodgrowthhub@anewdirection.org.uk
If there is any additional support, we could offer to enable you to participate in either the selection process or the programme, please include this in your application, or contact us before the deadline.
Find out more about accessibility requirements and provisions here.
