Hooks 4 Change Find Your Pathway Explore local free creative and career opportunities and accredited courses in:
A Project By Fearless Youth Association
Arts Dance Writing Music CV & Career development Photography & Videography
Radio Fitness Podcasting & More
www.fyaonline.com
The importance of pathways A message from the FYA team Hooks for change’ is a criminological concept arguing that people stay away from crime when they are exposed to ‘turning points’ in life. As we all know, Young people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities suffer the most from educational inequality and lack of social mobility, ever-widening the gap of achievement and representation across institutions and powerful positions. Not only are people from these communities stigmatised by racial bias, but they are more likely to be from impoverished areas which also has a direct correlation to educational attainment and social mobility. Furthermore, young people from these communities are more likely to be victims of crime, and less likely to have access to opportunities inside and outside of school to change their position. It is important to address this injustice because it has the potential to not only show institutions the importance of elevating these young people, but also offers them a chance to grow, move away from potentially dangerous situations, and help them explore opportunities available for them.
Hooks 4 Change project Building A Better Future We set up this project to increase social capital, designing 'Hooks 4 Change' packages including: Creative & Career Opportunities In Nottingham 2021 brochure Mind mapping & goal setting activities Stationery & notepads Online Careers event We would like to say a huge thank you to all our partners and their local community organisations for helping us put together these packages.
Contents Fearless Youth Association (Free Accredited Courses)
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FMB Radio (Free Accredited Courses)
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New Art Exchange (Arts & Theatre Opportunities)
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Challenge (Free Classes & Film Opportunity)
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CRS Studio Notts (Music & Free Accredited Courses)
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Take 1 Studios (Music & Dance)
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Next Gen Movement (CV & Career Workshops)
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Nottingham Playhouse (Arts & Theatre Opportunities)
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Voice (Writing & Journalism Opportunities)
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Nottingham City Of Literature (Writing & Journalism Opportunities)
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Next Door Dance (Dance Opportunities)
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UK New Artists (Creative Opportunities)
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Fearless Youth association Fearless Youth Association (FYA), established in 2016, focuses on giving youth and BAME groups the opportunity to engage in learning and personal development skills while keeping out of trouble.
Free Accredited Online Courses We offer free online accredited courses in a number of creative pathways (see poster). Learn flexibly online, for free using our google classroom platform. Go behind the camera and explore topics in film, photography, and videography. From radio broadcasting techniques to storytelling, you will find short online courses to suit you. Start learning for free on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
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EMAIL: info@fyaonline.com Website: www.fyaonline.com
@fya_notts @fya_notts Fearless Youth Association
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fmb radio FMB Radio is an online community radio station based in Nottingham that amplifies authentic community voices by enabling individuals and organisations to tell their stories in their own way and using their genuine voices.
Creative opportunities in music and radio Our mission is to capture, store and amplifying authentic community voices. This helps us to tell inspirational stories about local communities thereby building better social connections by enhancing trust, improving relationships and helping communities to appreciate and celebrate diversity. In addition to broadcasting to empower and inform our communities, we also offer: Production and recording studio services for music, audio and video solutions Digital storytelling services Radio broadcasting training and placements
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EMAIL: info@fmbradio.com WEBSITE: www.fmbradio.com
@fmb_radio @fmbradio FMB Radio
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New art exchange New Art Exchange (NAE) is a contemporary arts space in Nottingham that celebrates the region's cultural richness and diversity.
Own art club
EMAIL: Ruth@nae.org.uk
Learn art & design skills working with professional artists, taking inspiration from the exhibitions at NAE Wednesdays 5-7pm, 12-17 year olds
YARD
Young People's Youth Theatre
8-18 year olds
EMAIL: yard@nae.org.uk YARD is a creative and supportive hub for young people to come together, develop their performance skills, devise their own work, and explore new approaches with a diverse range of professional artists. JOIN US: FREE and open to all, we welcome new members, come along, and try a session anytime.
YOUnique Producers 15 years and over
EMAIL: younique@nae.org.uk
From deciding the theme right through to the festival itself, you will produce a festival you want to see for young people in your city. At NAE we also offer access support, such as loaning out IT equipment.
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GET IN TOUCH WEBSITE: www.nae.org.uk
@newartexchange @new_art_exchange New Art Exchange
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challenge nottingham ChalleNGe is a partnership that exists to enable creative collaborations between young people and arts organisations. We are a growing network of arts and heritage professionals, creative practitioners, teachers, youth leaders and young people who work together to champion creativity in schools and communities. Our partner organisations offer a wide range of activities in all artforms, including: Music Visual Arts Dance Theatre and performing arts Arts and Wellbeing
We Are Here film We are Here! is a film project engaging with 12-24 year olds across the city; featuring voices and stories about creativity and life in lockdown in Nottingham. This project reflects ChalleNGe’s core values - as a partnership of organisations, we want to collaborate, listen and learn – working more closely with youth and community organisations to open up opportunities for young people who may not currently engage with arts venues, but who express their creativity in other ways. What needs to change? How is creative expression evolving? Where and why do you create?
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: hello@challengenottingham.co.uk WEBSITE: www.challengenottingham.co.uk
@challengenottm @challengenottm Challenge Nottingham
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crs Notts Set up in 1991, the Community Recording Studio, based in St Anns, teaches film and video skills as well as music, giving youngsters access to professional equipment and key industry contacts, including musicians like Estelle and Aloe Blacc.
Training at Crs Here at CRS we offer a wide range of educational and training opportunities delivered by our in-house qualified teacher. We cater for young people aged 5 - 25, including those with SEN, and behavioural difficulties. Currently we offer a range of qualifications including: Aim Awards: Sound Engineering Events Management Sports based qualifications We are able to cater to the interests of the young person outside of these subjects should they so wish. We also work with a number of partners enabling us to offer courses in sports and sports leadership, as well as customer service, team leading and business administration.
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: btncrs@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.crsstudionotts.co.uk
@crsstudionotts @crsstudionotts CRS Studio Notts
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Take 1 studios A Nottingham-based charity that specialises in dance, music and educational courses.
Studio and film We offer a wide range of private lessons to support your studies or help you develop your skills and interest. Lessons are for any age from 8+ to adults, in subjects such as: DJ skills Music production Mixing Dance Piano Music theory Take 1 offers a variety of services related to the music industry. We have our very own sound engineer who has over 20 years of experience in the field. He has produced and worked along-side some of Nottingham’s greatest musicians and DJs. Our fantastic music studio is available for hire, and as well as the facilities themselves, you can also benefit from our experienced team and their skills.
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: info@take1studios.co.uk WEBSITE: www.take1studios.co.uk
@take1studios @take1studios Take 1 Studios
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Next Gen Next Gen's focus is to fight against racism, empower the youth and be a voice for the community. Following the launch of our youth workshops back in September, we have finally launched our brand-new online platform. Our upcoming virtual sessions include:
social media marketing These workshops are for people aged 16 - 24 and will focus on empowering and teaching people how to use social media to market their skills, creativity and businesses. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm.
cv & cover letter writing We will be helping young people boost their employability skills by helping them construct their own CV and cover letter, which they can use for their first step into the jobs market in the future. Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
dj classes For these sessions we have partnered with FourFour DJ Academy, who will help us keep young people on the right path by helping them develop new skills and cultivate new creative interests. These sessions are for people aged 12 - 18. Thursdays 5pm-6pm
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: info@nextgenmovement.co.uk WEBSITE: www.nextgenmovement.co.uk
@ngm_uk @nextgenmovement_ Next Gen Movement
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Nottingham playhouse Nottingham Playhouse is one of the countries leading producing theatres and creates a range of productions throughout the year
Theatre opportunities We are offering 30+ programmes for young people. Although some of our opportunities have a fee, they have free bursary application that can be filled in easily. We also offer ongoing access to backstage tours, tickets to production and theatre workshops all year round. Some are charged and some are free depending on need.
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk WEBSITE: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
@nottmplayhouse
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@nottmplayhouse Nottingham Playhouse
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Voice Mag Voice is an online magazine and platform for young people interested in art, culture, politics and technology. Offering a mix of reviews, news, blogs, interviews, opportunities and features. Voice is a great place to share your work and ideas, and get your voice heard.
The Voice Contributor The Voice Contributor programme is a rolling volunteer offer to young people who are looking for that first step in the creative industry. Voice Contributors are young people with strong opinions and a love for art and culture, and get their work professionally edited by a member of the team. They also get access to press tickets, get the chance to interview artists, and have a material impact on the editorial direction of the magazine. Become a Voice Contributor by contacting us via the details below.
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: tom@voicemag.co.uk WEBSITE: www.voicemag.uk
@voicemaguk
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@voicemaguk Voice Mag UK
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Nottingham unesco city of literature Our vision as UNESCO City of Literature is for a city where everyone is reading and writing their way to a better life. We believe in the power of literature as a reflection of humanity and a way for everyone to better understand each other and the world we live in.
Letters of solidarity Letters of Solidarity is a writing campaign for young people aged 14 to 25. Government-imposed quarantine has been long and gruelling. For many, seeing friends and family meant relying on technology, and isolation from people and our routines quickly became commonplace. Letters of Solidarity asks: what was it like for you? We want young people to tell the world about their experience of lockdown and offer messages of support to neighbours, friends, and family in Nottingham, across the country and world.
BBC Novels that shaped our world Nottingham has been selected by the BBC and Libraries Connected to run a series of workshops on the theme of ‘Politics, Power & Protest’ – stories about the ideas, people and power struggles that shaped our world. Nottingham City of Literature are running three online workshop sessions on 6th, 13th and 20th March 2021, championing women writers and activists, and discussing the themes of politics, power and protest. Each workshop will be open to the public, with free places available for young people aged 1425. Visit their website to get involved in all their opportunities and events.
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: contactus@nottmcityoflit.org WEBSITE: www.nottinghamcityofliterature.com @nottmcityoflit @nottmcityoflit Nottingham City Of Literature
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Next door dance Next Door Dance are an all-female dance company based in Nottingham. We are a friendly bunch who are passionate about creating performances that are exciting and relevant to a wide range of audiences - especially those that might believe dance is not for them.
Free Dance projects and classes We run different (often free) projects to get involved in throughout the year. Alongside this we can offer work experience and placements for those that need it, during these placements we are happy to help with any careers advise or mentoring. We run weekly dance classes but unfortunately these come with a fee.
GET IN TOUCH EMAIL: hello@nextdoordance.co.uk PHONE: 07813460407 WEBSITE: www.nextdoordance.co.uk
@nextdoordance @nextdoordance
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uk new artists UK New Artists are an arts organisation that supports and champions the work of aspiring, emerging and early career artists across all artistic disciplines. We run our City Takeovers - biennial festivals showcasing the work of artists through free exhibitions and performances, work experience programmes, weekend residential programmes and an array of talks, workshops and seminars led by industry professionals and established artists.
Creative activities We run an array of project based creative activities that are always free to access. In the past these have included drama, textiles, creative writing, music and jewellery making activities. We don't have a specific regular programme of events (although it is something we are working on) but there are ways that we keep in touch with interested young people so they can connect with us as and when suitable opportunities arise.
GET IN TOUCH WEBSITE: www.ukyoungartists.co.uk
@uknewartists @uknewartists UK New Artists
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I believe everyone in the world is born with geniuslevel talent. Apply yourself to whatever you’re genius at, and you can do anything in the world. JAY Z
@fya_notts @fya_notts Fearless Youth Association
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