Routes and working life
- Training and routes into the industry
- Employment, self-employment and portfolio careers
- Professional conduct, contracts and expectations
Performing arts CEIAG
Real-world careers education for creative students.
Practical, specialist sessions on training, employment, self-employment and professional presentation in the performing arts.
Beyond “becoming famous”
Help students understand how creative careers actually work.
Next Stages connects education to current professional practice, helping learners understand the many roles, routes, responsibilities and portfolio careers available.
Sessions can be adapted for school, college and university groups, graduate professional practice, careers events and suitable mainstream or SEND settings.
Possible session content
Practical knowledge students can use.
Auditions and representation
- Audition processes and preparation
- Agents, casting platforms and networking
- Unions and professional organisations
Professional presentation
- Headshots, showreels and portfolios
- Marketing and personal branding
- Online presence and promotional materials
Formats
From focused sessions to bespoke workshops.
Two-hour CEIAG session
A focused introduction for a class or group, with content calibrated to age, course level and current priorities.
View two-hour availabilityHalf-day or bespoke programme
More space for practical activity, questions, workshop tasks and institution-specific content.
View half-day availability
Group size, accessibility needs, safeguarding arrangements, tutor availability, DBS status and insurance evidence are confirmed directly for each engagement.