Bradshaw announces jobs boost for young people (including jobs run by NDotM)

Stratford CircusMore than 600 new jobs in the cultural, creative and sport sectors were announced by Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw today, in a range of projects aimed at getting young people out of unemployment and onto the first rung of the career ladder.

Future Jobs Fund money is today confirmed for jobs around England and Wales in sectors as diverse as theatres and music venues, digital archiving, media production and the furthering the Olympic sporting legacy.

Ben Bradshaw said:

“I am very pleased to announce (more…)

Karen Freyer | Wednesday, 16th December, 2009 at 6:31 pm | Blog, News | 1 comment


Turning creative ideas into money

Wah NailsDid you know that it’s Enterprise Week? On Tuesday 18 November Martin Bright, NDotM’s founder, chaired a seminar at the University of the Arts titled ‘Turning Creative Ideas into Money’ stressing the need for an entrepreneurial spirit in the creative industries. This was part of a series of events organised by Enterprise Centre for the Creative Arts (ECCA) for Global Enterprise Week.

It was truly inspiring to hear the three young panellists relate their experiences and talk about their paths to (more…)

Marcus Mason | Wednesday, 18th November, 2009 at 5:49 pm | Blog | No comment


Flexibility & Self Employment Key to Boosting Employment

NDotMPress Release
Embargo 24:00 13th October 2009

Download Flexibility & Self Employment Key to Boosting Employment Press Release (13th October 2009) (PDF)

A more imaginative approach to dealing with unemployment is needed urgently says the pressure group New Deal of the Mind (NDotM) today. Unemployment figures out tomorrow are expected to show a continuing rise in the number of people out of work, with summer school leavers and graduates adding to the 2.5 million recorded last month. (more…)

Theo Bridge | Wednesday, 14th October, 2009 at 12:00 am | Blog, News, Press Release | No comment


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