We are part of the solution. The secret is in our name. Every year Creative Youth Network gives thousands of young people a taste and thirst for the arts and culture and the joy, life-skills and opportunity they bring.
But we want more.
Creative YOU is our campaign showcasing how we, you and the engaged, emerging and amazing young creatives we support, come together.
We want to reveal how, together, we are ambition, quality, cultural democracy and social mobility in action.
If all young people have access to creative subjects in school, then talented young people from all backgrounds can pursue their passion, develop crucial skills needed in so many industries and improve their wellbeing.
With all the pledges we’ll be reaching out to headteachers in Bristol and the South West. We hope this will encourage local academies to give more space to creativity in their curriculum.
Bristol, being the creative city we know and love, can pave the way for other regions to do the same, showcasing the true value of creativity.
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The West of England Works project has come to an end after six years of helping young people with advice to get into their desired careers and training. The West of England Works project was a partnership that aimed to help unemployed and economically inactive people in the West of England find employment. Since 2017, the service has helped over 1,000 people. Read more
The National Youth Agency has awarded Creative Youth Network its NYA Quality Mark at Outstanding Level... and we're the first and only organisation in England to receive their highest classification! Read more
Our Marketing Apprentice Chantel shares her story of living with dyslexia and how it didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams. She goes into dispelling common misconceptions about dyslexia and tips and tricks that have helped her along the way Read more
It's that time of the year again when we get to celebrate and appreciate Black History Month. Bristol, with its rich history and diverse culture, is a fantastic place to explore during this special month. Read more
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We asked young people from the Unity Youth Forum what their views on Black History Month are – whether it’s relevant to them, if they see its impact, and what needs to improve for children to be more aware of Black history. These are their thoughts. Read more
An apprenticeship is a paid job combined with structured theoretical learning, to achieve a recognised qualification. We spoke to young people who are currently undertaking or have recently completed an apprenticeship to understand how this type of qualification has supported their career progression. Read more
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So far this year, our young people have achieved amazing things, here are just a few we'd love to celebrate! Read more
This blog was written by our placement student, Anna Wilson, who’s been working on the programme of cultural delivery and events at The Station since November 2022. Her blog is about the exhibition she led on from March – April. Read more