Future Foundation Mentee Application Form
14 December 2022
Future Foundation is a mentoring programme that supports the Cultural and Creative Industries in Northern Ireland. Applications are assessed at the end of each month.
The programme aims to match experienced practitioners to artists and creative freelancers who request help and support. This will include mentoring in career and practice development, practical skills and advice on personal planning, identifying and applying for funding, and the acquisition of new practical and technical skills for working in post-COVID-19 environments.
Future Foundation will establish and manage a bank of experienced mentors who will be made available to those seeking help in the following areas:
- Developing new approaches to working in Creative and cultural industries
- Enhancing practical skills and getting advice on career advancement
- Identifying and applying or rethinking options of financing
- Acquiring new practical and technical skills for working in post-COVID-19 environments
- Using or adapting technology to market, promote and expand their product or service
Each mentee will be eligible to:
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5 sessions with a mentor
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Attend 2 training seminars
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Access workshops/ lectures
Eligibility:
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Mentees must have two years’ experience within Creative and cultural industries
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Not be in full time education
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Be primarily based in Northern Ireland
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Are interested in developing/ adapting new approaches and learning new skills
Successful applicants will need support one/ or more of the following areas:
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Developing new approaches to working in Creative and cultural industries
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Enhancing practical skills and getting advice on career advancement
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Identifying and applying or rethinking options of financing
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Acquiring new practical and technical skills for working in post-COVID-19 environments
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Using or adapting technology to market, promote and expand their product or services
