The Creative Edit has been designed to bridge the gap between education and industry, providing students with meaningful opportunities to explore creative careers, engage with professionals and gain first-hand insight into the industries they aspire to join.

Hosted at AVIVA Studios Manchester, home of Factory International, this immersive one-day experience brings together employers, brands, universities, colleges, training providers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals to inspire, educate and develop the next generation of creative talent.

Whether you are a secondary school, sixth form, college, university, academy or independent training provider, The Creative Edit offers a unique enrichment experience that supports student progression, career readiness and industry awareness.

Why Bring Your Students?

Industry Exposure

Students gain direct access to creative professionals, employers, brands and organisations, helping them understand the realities of working within the creative industries and the diverse career pathways available.

Career Exploration

The event introduces learners to opportunities across fashion, photography, film, content creation, beauty, digital media, marketing, entrepreneurship and creative production, helping them make informed decisions about their future.

Employer Engagement

Students can engage directly with industry professionals, ask questions, build confidence and begin developing valuable professional networks.

Inspiration & Aspiration

Through live demonstrations, industry talks, creative showcases and networking opportunities, students are encouraged to think bigger, explore new possibilities and discover opportunities they may not have previously considered.

Progression Pathways

Meet universities, colleges, academies, training providers and employers to explore progression routes into higher education, apprenticeships, employment and professional training.

The Creative Edit has been designed to complement and enrich a wide range of curriculum areas, providing practical industry context to classroom learning.