Get Involved - Future Routes

Today's unemployed are becoming tomorrows unemployable

Over 1 in 5 young people are not in education, employment or training. That's a record high! You can help us unlock their creative potential and build their confidence. The results can be awe-inspiring!

We aim to tackle this problem head on by giving young people real industry experience and training in the creative and commercial sectors and the opportunity to work with successful brands and organisations. They work alongside our professional technical team as juniors to assist in delivering real work. Their input is highly appreciated by businesses who benefit from their fresh creative design ideas, therefore giving businesses an edge in their marketing campaigns. Additionally we want to build individual’s skills, confidence and develop their portfolios, giving professional experience above industry standard, gaining contacts and thereby kick-starting their careers.

The opportunities we offer through Future Routes include; internships for people aged 16-25, alongside opportunities for industry insiders to become mentors and run master classes for our young people, helping to provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to reach their potential. We believe that collaboration can build a stronger future in the arts sector for all.

What do previous Future Routes employees say about the program?

"Future Arts chose me, and so I choose to use this brilliant opportunity to learn, develop and grow both personally and professionally." Sasha

"I'm here because I want a job to live for, not a job to live." Sharon

"My position with Future Arts has re-ignited my passion for Graphic Design and given me the professional knowledge and experience needed to succeed in this industry." Jennifer

"Working at Future Arts is a great opportunity for me to develop my skills on a professional and personal level whilst working with a great bunch of talented people to improve the future of ourselves, the young people and the organisation."Rebecca

"I love learning and consistently developing my skills, I've always wanted to work in a creative position. Now that I am, I feel so grateful that Future Arts has given me an opportunity." Joe

"Future Arts gave me a chance when no one would give me the time of day. Now I am an ambassador for The Princes Trust and want to be an ambassador for Future Arts." Kyle

More stats:

-Youth unemployment cost the UK economy 10 million a day in lost productivity, while youth crime cost £1 billion every year

-Over the last 18 months we are have provided 52 jobs for young people

-80% of work placement participants at Future Arts move on to full time employment or education

-We have helped 493 young people over the last 3 years

-To find out more about how you can get involved please email: people@futurearts.co.uk