More recently, work is being done to increase diversity in the sector, break down barriers to entering creative professions and eradicate exploitative internship practices. For example, Creative Access is the leading inclusivity organisation in the creative industries, supporting people from underrepresented groups (diversity, ethnicity, socioeconomic background) into creative careers.
‘Creative Access exists to help ensure opportunities are communicated widely, and that candidates have all the information they need to build a strong application,’ says Mel, reports Prospects.