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SharpFutures

SharpFutures is a social enterprise that supports diverse new talent into employment in the creative digital sector

SharpFutures is a social enterprise that supports diverse talent into employment in the creative digital sector. By offering a range of Training Courses, Apprenticeships and Placements, SharpFutures supports people by developing their creative digital skills to broaden their employment opportunities. We seed ideas through services for education, we nurture the best talent we find through employmen

t opportunities and real work experience, and we grow through the sale of our business products and services such as SharpFutures POD.

03/10/2025

An initial selection of photos from yesterday’s amazing ‘Beyond The Band’ event for the next generation of Greater Manchester music industry industry talent

The audience was brilliant - really engaged & enthusiastic about finding about career pathways in the ever changing world of live production, touring, sound & management - thank you to & for getting their students involved 🙌 🎶

📸 : member Morgan

24/09/2025

🚨 REMINDER! 🚨

In association with & DWP, we are hosting a Creative Digital SWAP placement for two weeks from October 1st.

If you are aged 18-24 & live in Greater Manchester then head to the link in our bio to find out more & apply 🔗 👆

05/09/2025

Are you aged 18-25, live in Greater Manchester & would like to find out more about taking part in a Creative Digital SWAP training programme at in October?

At 1pm on Tuesday September 16th we are hosting an open session about the two-week programme, supported by , &

If you are currently out of work, live in Greater Manchester & would like to attend then speak to your local job centre or email [email protected]

For info about the SWAP please click the link in our bio 🔗 👆

01/09/2025

⛔ In case you missed it.. Applications for the Channel 4 Content Creatives are now CLOSED! ⛔

👏 Thank you so much to everyone who has applied! 👏

📝 Applications are now being reviewed and we expect to get back to everyone who has applied by the end of September.

🗓️ Save the date: If you are successful in moving through to the next stage, you will be invited to attend a Discovery Day on the 3rd or 6th October.

🍀 Good Luck! 🍀

29/08/2025

🚨LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR CHANNEL 4’S CONTENT CREATIVES 🚨

📢APPLICATION CLOSE TODAY AT 5PM! 📢

If you’re...
📱 Passionate about making content and looking to kickstart your career in social media, digital content & marketing

📍 Based in West Yorkshire or Greater Manchester

🎓 Keen to hone your skills through a paid training and placement opportunity
..then what are you waiting for? 🏃 Head to the link in our bio RIGHT NOW to apply to be part of this year’s cohort of Channel 4’s Content Creatives! 🏃

27/08/2025

🚨 Don’t miss your chance to be a Content Creative! 🚨

⏰ There’s still time for you to apply to join this year’s cohort of Content Creatives, but hurry - applications close THIS WEEK (Friday at 5pm!) ⏰

Are you...
📱 Passionate about making content and looking to kickstart your career in social media, digital content & marketing?
📍 Based in West Yorkshire or Greater Manchester?
🎓 Keen to hone your skills through a paid training and placement opportunity?

🔎 Then Content Creatives might be just what you’ve been looking for!

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to find out more and apply now!

21/08/2025

🔍 Looking to kickstart your creative career in Greater Manchester?

✨ Channel 4’s Content Creatives not only offers classroom-led training delivered by , but also, the opportunity to put your skills into action during a placement with one of our partner companies!

💼 Work placement opportunities in Manchester include:

🤝 You can find out more about both our West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester partners, and what a Content Creatives trainee looks like at each of these companies, on our website.

🔗 Sound good? Head to the link in our bio to find out more and apply now!

19/08/2025

🎓 Think you’re a master of social media?

📱Then you might make a great Content Creative!

➡️ SWIPE to check out all the qualities we’re looking for in a Content Creatives trainee!

💻 Channel 4’s Content Creatives is a 14-week, paid training and placement opportunity which brings together classroom-led learning and practical work experience to give you the perfect experience to launch your creative career.

🚀 So, if you’re 18+, living in Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire and ready to kickstart your career in digital content, social media and marketing, head to the link in our bio to apply now!

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07/08/2025

🍳 Always cooking up fresh ideas for content? 🍳

😍 If you’re obsessed with social media and digital content, know what makes TikToks go viral, and are always up to date on the latest trends, Content Creatives might be the opportunity for you!

📱Content Creatives is a 14 week paid training and placement opportunity which brings together classroom-led learning and practical work experience to give you the perfect experience to launch your creative career.

🚀 So, if you’re 18+, living in Manchester or West Yorkshire and ready to kickstart your career in digital content, social media and marketing, head to the link in our bio to apply now!

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06/08/2025

member Rebecca Gatley has been working as a Production Runner for our client
on their Women’s Euros coverage - see below for Rebecca’s highlights of the role and getting her first TV screen credit! 👇

“Working for this team for the past month has been incredible to say the least 🙌

Here’s what I got up to:

*Made dozens of teas
*Collected approx. 80 Wagamama’s orders (yes 80!)
*Looked after the brilliant presenters and pundits
*Handed out team sheets and running orders
*Dished out hundreds of sweets (Squashies and Wine Gums go down best 😉)
*I even got to practise on the cameras! (Thank you to John, Chris and Kirsty)
*Spoke to everyone I could about their time and experience in the industry

Thank you to SharpFutures for the opportunity and thank you to the team at Sunset+Vine and BBC Studios for having me and sharing your knowledge!

Also a big thank you to Leila Sabatti for all your support and encouragement 🫶

It’s been amazing to see all the hard work that goes into live shows and has only fuelled my passion for the TV industry more!

Yes I may have shed a little tear at my name on the credits as 2022 Rebecca, fresh out of University with no idea how to get in the industry would be proud 🫶 My first professional credit!!

I can’t wait to see what’s in store next! 🎥 ⚽️ 🏆 ”

05/08/2025

🚨 Applications for Channel 4’s Content Creatives 2025 are now OPEN!🚨

Are you...

📱 Passionate about making content and looking to kickstart your career in social media & marketing?

📍 Based in West Yorkshire or Greater Manchester?

🎓 Keen to hone your skills through a paid training and placement opportunity?

🔎 Then Content Creatives might be just what you’ve been looking for!

🔗 Sound good? Head to the link in our bio to find out more and apply now!

04/08/2025

Via ✨

⏰ Applications for Channel 4’s Content Creatives will be opening soon!

▶️ Get ready to press play on your career in digital content, social media & marketing

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for more info....

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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