kickstart – Curious Minds

March 22, 2024

Active Listening

In 2022, Curious Minds worked with seven early career professionals under the Kickstart scheme as Creative Youth Voice Champions. In this short blog, one of these Champions, Faisal, looks back on his experiences and how he saw his work directly benefiting young people in Bolton.

February 7, 2022

3 people listening to a young woman describe something.

February 7, 2022

Creative Champions Across the Region

10 Creative Youth Voice Champion Kickstart Jobs confirmed for Local Cultural and Education Partnerships across the North West

March 23, 2021

Two people are sat at a desk in discussion

March 23, 2021

Creative Kickstart

Curious Minds is working closely with national and regional partners to support a wide range of employers as they open their doors to young people who need the opportunity the most. 

September 4, 2020

A young adult and older male walk through a cultural venue deep in discussion

September 4, 2020

Hope Floats

As the government unveils more details of its 'Plan for Jobs’, Curious Minds' Head of Careers & Employability, Holly Ball, reflects on the opportunities and challenges the initiative presents for the cultural sector.