With the UK’s creative industries valued at over £100 billion and growing faster than the national economy, why is it still so hard for young people to break in & have sustainable careers?
In this episode, Jamie chats with Sam Hornsby, co-founder of ERIC, the free career exploration app helping young people discover exciting opportunities in the creative industries.
With both Sam and her co-founder Mae facing barriers to creative careers, they set out to build the platform they wished they'd had.
We talk about:
🎨 The story behind ERIC and how it’s shaking up the industry
🏫 The disconnect between education and creative opportunities
😟 Why so many young people feel anxious about pursuing creative careers
🤖 How AI is changing things
🎢 The rollercoaster of building a startup and why mental health and community matter
🚀 ERIC’s goals and how they’re getting more young people into creative careers
Whether you're at the start of your journey or passionate about making the industry more accessible, this episode is full of ideas, insight, and inspiration.
Links:
Find out more about the ERIC App Here: ERIC | Creative Career App
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