The Creative Economy Career and Business Launch Pad
Thrive in today’s gig economy
Careers in the creative industries are dynamic and fluid, moving across disciplines, sectors, and local and global economies. The Creative Economy Career and Business Launch Pad is designed to equip individuals, groups and organizations of all kinds with tools and support needed to thrive in today’s fast paced gig economy.
The Launch Pad is a hub for cross-sector learning that is technologically empowered, global and inclusive, with both in person and online service including:
- Entrepreneurial development:
Test ideas, develop business models and access pitch competitions and mentorship. - Career readiness for freelance work:
Workshops and resources around new and developing technologies (AI and other tools), business practice, and grants and fundraising. - Professional services access:
Financial literacy, legal advice, marketing, new technologies and branding support. - Community and connection:
Building a network of community, alumni, faculty and industry mentors who can offer guidance and open doors. - Individualized career advising:
Appointments focused on creative career paths and opportunities. - Internship sourcing:
Information and advising about internship opportunities. - Employer engagement:
Event coordination, job opportunities and connection facilitation between employers and students.