94%
of mentees have felt more positive during lockdown because of our support
Arts Emergency is an award-winning mentoring charity and support network. Our Network members share opportunities, contacts and advice so that young people can flourish in higher education and the cultural industries.
Over the years we’ve organised placements at organisations like Time Out, BBC Studios and Curtis Brown to help young people gain new skills and make crucial contacts. You can help by hosting a work placement this summer.
During lockdown Heather took on a virtual work experience placement at an architecture firm in London.
With a passion for writing and Classics, Jenna completed an Arts Award and did work experience at the Financial Times.
Max got one step closer to his dream job on a placement at a major advertising agency.
Do you remember how you spent your work experience placement? Was it the most useful or the most useless week?
Community Mentoring Exec Aksana Khan shares her advice for recruiting young people.
Young Talent Amie Kirby shares her experiences of being a student during Covid-19.
So many young people are locked down and locked out right now. If we don’t do something today their life chances will be decimated by coronavirus.
Could you help fund expert mentors, guidance and opportunities?
65%
of our funding came from individuals in 2019-20
