On the new report from the Sutton Trust examining class inequality in creative careers and education, Creative Access CEO Mel Rodrigues offers comment and advice for employers intent on tackling social inequality in the creative industries, reports Mary Stone:
‘Melanie Rodrigues, CEO of Creative Access, said employers and institutions need to work together to remove obstacles “in a more joined-up way”.
She agreed the findings “sadly reflect the everyday experiences of working-class talent across the UK, who face a multitude of barriers to accessing and maintaining creative careers”.
“Addressing socio-economic barriers is a complex task, but it is business critical to nurture and progress talent from all backgrounds. There is a huge risk that the creative industries will lose what makes us great if we don’t embrace the myriad of stories and experiences that make up the society we live in – and that can only be achieved via a diverse and representative workforce,” said Rodrigues.’
