Creating Careers

Supporting you to build skills, confidence, and creative pathways into self-employment or meaningful work.

Unlock Your Potential with Creating Careers

Creating Careers is a free course designed for anyone looking to build a future in work or self-employment, with a special focus on opportunities in the creative sector. Whether you’re a recent graduate, have just left school or college, are unemployed or economically inactive, or want to turn a creative hobby into a career, we’re here to help you succeed.

Our programme helps you discover your strengths, build confidence, and gain practical skills for the workplace or your own business. You’ll get guidance on job-seeking, creative CV building, and self-employment, all within a supportive and inclusive community.

Two fashion designers review a clothing pattern.
Two fashion designers review a clothing pattern.

What You'll Gain

Support to explore creative career pathways and self-employment

Guidance for turning a creative hobby or talent into work

Job-seeking skills, CV writing, and interview preparation

Confidence-building and wellbeing support

A welcoming, inclusive community

Practical workshops and mentoring from industry professionals

Who Can Join?

Creating Careers is open to anyone aged 16+ who is out of education, unemployed, or economically inactive—especially those interested in creative careers, self-employment, or simply looking for support to get back into work.

Who Funds Creative Careers?

This project is funded by the UK Government, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and Sheffield City Council. We’re proud to support individuals and creative talent across South Yorkshire.

Ready to take your next step? Email lydia@amindapart.org.uk or call us on 0114 2321172 today to join Creating Careers or to find out more!

Got a Question? Ask Away

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about our performing arts classes, creative therapy, Perspective wellbeing programmes for businesses, or want to discuss partnership opportunities, our friendly team is here to help.

Don’t be shy—get in touch by phone or email. We’re passionate about connecting with our community and business partners, and always open to new ideas and collaborations. Reach out today and let’s start something wonderful together!