Creative Careers project in Somerset

Creative Careers has been a skill-provision project that has been working to engage adults of 19+ with the creative sector. The project has been delivered throughout Somerset and has worked with a wide demographic of people. Through working with small groups of participants Creative Careers has delivered specific sessions to meet various learning needs. This project has worked with a large number of arts facilitators and organisations and has provided signposting opportunities for individuals to discover how to further their skills and knowledge beyond project completion.

Integria's contract is to deliver workshops as part of the Regional Business Link Start Up Service in Dorset.

Business start up workshops - When you are starting in business it is important that you get the essentials right. These free workshops are provided for businesses within the first year of trading. They provide information and guidance to help deal with three key issues that are going to be fundamental to the performance and success of your business. They are delivered by experienced advisers and will give you the opportunity to answer any questions or problems you may have. You can attend single workshops, or all three

Integria's contract is to deliver workshops as part of the Regional Business Link Start Up Service in Somerset and Devon.

Business start up workshops - When you are starting in business it is important that you get the essentials right. These free workshops are provided for businesses within the first year of trading. They provide information and guidance to help deal with three key issues that are going to be fundamental to the performance and success of your business. They are delivered by experienced advisers and will give you the opportunity to answer any questions or problems you may have. You can attend single workshops, or all three

Switch stands for South West Interactive Creative Technology Hub and this project was to enable creative people/business to network, collaborate and promote their goods and services through this web based information portal.

Creative Business Boost Project is based in Taunton, Somerset and was launched on the 6th July 2006 at the Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre. The Project offers Business and Technical support for Creative Businesses throughout Somerset. The project offers one to one business advice and access to a technical resource centre which includes printing and editing facilities.

This project has worked on a bespoke basis with in excess of 350 creative businesses in Somerset offering business start up support, networking events, marketing advice, technical support and funding opportunities. This project is now looking at working alongside the strategic plans of Somerset County Council to continue business support to the creative sector

This project is funded by Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council, Arts Council South West, South West Regional Development Agency. 

For more information please visit www.bizboost.org