Last term, the Careers and Employability Service (CES) hosted an event as part of the Creative Industries Employability Series with the School of Arts and Architecture (SAA), which explored key aspects of a career in creative producing. This session was available to support students in getting advice and guidance on starting their career in the creative industries.
The session was hosted by Katherine Woodward, who took students through her own career journey in detail, using concrete examples from her professional practice and shared valuable insights into what makes a strong theatre producer. The session was particularly useful for students interested in producing, arts management and site-specific work. Notably, one student secured a placement working alongside Katherine this term, highlighting the value of these sessions for networking and professional development.
Don’t forget, if you missed out and would like career guidance and support, you can always reach out to the Careers and Employability team to book an appointment. You can also take advantage of all the workshops, events and careers tools and resources the team have to offer. To find out more, click here.
What is the Creative Industries Employability Series?
The Creative Industries Employability series features industry professionals and the University of Kent’s Careers and Employability Service and has featured some great events across the Autumn term. The sessions are open to all students in SAA and are designed to provide valuable insights into a wide range of creative careers and support the development of practical skills. To find out more about any future upcoming events, please contact Dr Angie Varakis-Martin, A.Varakis@kent.ac.uk (SAA Employability Lead)