- Who is A New Direction?
A New Direction is a London‑based charity that supports young people into creative careers, creative education and cultural opportunities. They run the Good Growth Hub, a creative careers hub in East London that connects young creatives aged 18–30 with training, paid opportunities, mentoring and industry networks.
- What opportunities are available for young creatives?
The Good Growth Hub offers paid creative opportunities for young people, including:
- Creative jobs, internships and traineeships in London
- Skills training and short creative courses
- Mentoring and creative career advice
- Networking events and industry talks
- Support for freelancers and early‑career creatives
All paid roles meet or exceed the London Living Wage.
- How can A New Direction help me kickstart a creative career?
A New Direction helps young people start a career in the creative industries through training, paid work opportunities, mentoring and one‑to‑one support. Programmes are designed with creative employers to help you build industry‑ready skills, confidence and professional networks. Add relevant links
- Do I have to have previous work experience to get involved?
Many Good Growth Hub opportunities are designed for beginners and people with no formal creative experience. You don’t need a degree or creative qualifications - just an interest in creativity and a willingness to learn.
- Where are the programmes based?
Most programmes take place in person at the Good Growth Hub in East London, located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Some programmes offer hybrid or online creative training, depending on the opportunity.
- How can I stay updated on new opportunities?
You can stay up to date with creative opportunities in London by:
- Checking the opportunities page regularly
- Following Good Growth Hub on social media
- Are there workshop facilitation opportunities for young people?
The Good Growth Hub works with emerging creative facilitators and early‑career creatives across workshops, events and programmes. Some roles are suitable for people who are new to facilitation and want to build experience with support. If you’d like to host a workshop with us, please email goodgrowthhub@anewdirection.org.uk
- Can A New Direction help me meet people in the creative industries?
Yes. Meeting people in the industry is a core part of the Good Growth Hub offer. You can connect with creative professionals in London through networking events, mentoring, workshops and Creative Connect sessions.
- Does it cost anything to get involved?
Most Good Growth Hub opportunities for young people are free, and many programmes offer paid placements, paid training or bursaries. We aim to remove financial barriers to entering the creative industries.
- Are there any restrictions to applying?
Most Good Growth Hub opportunities for young people based in London are free, and many programmes offer paid placements, paid training or bursaries. We aim to remove financial barriers to entering the creative industries. Please note that some opportunities will particularly invite applicants from certain London boroughs or within a certain age range.
- I have a different question – how can I contact A New Direction?
You can contact the Good Growth Hub team through the website or by email, and your enquiry will be passed to the right person.