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Start your new career or grow your current skills in the creative industries on one of our free training programmes. No previous experience or degree is required.
Who can apply?
Our aim is to diversify the workforce in the creative and cultural industries. You can apply if:
- you’re living in Greater Manchester;
- you're either unemployed or earning less than £19,890, or on Universal credit;
- you're interested in the creative industries and want to develop and learn new skills;
- we’re especially keen to hear from those who are underrepresented in our sector and particularly applicants from low-income households.
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Factory Academy launched in 2018 to deliver training for people looking to start new careers with the aim of diversifying the workforce in the creative and cultural industries.