Create, grow & connect
Are you aged 16+ and currently out of work, education, or training? Join Impactful Starts!
Impactful Starts is a stage 1, non-traditional creative employability project. Over 12 weeks, using the arts as a focus, we will support you to feel more confident; overcome some of the hurdles you might be facing; and gain some qualifications. You will be supported by an artist, youth worker, and opportunities co-ordinator who will provide 1:1 and group support. Additionally, your bus or train travel expenses will be covered.
At Impact Arts, you can be creative, gain confidence, make new friends, and plan next steps for your future. No creative experience necessary.
Programme details
Edinburgh
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am – 3pm
Dates: January 12th – March 24th 2026
Venue: The Crannie Community Hub, 9 Cranston Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BE
Glasgow
Days: Thursdays and Fridays, 10am – 4pm
Dates: January 8th – March 20th 2026
Venue: The Boardwalk (Blue Room), 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow G1 1TF
North Lanarkshire
Impactful Starts won’t be taking place in North Lanarkshire for the rest of the year, but take a look at Making It, our new creative employability programme running in the area.
What to expect
In our Impactful Starts programme, you’ll get to take part in creative engagement techniques such as painting, sculpture, musicmaking, photography, animation, or poetry. You may also have the opportunity to go on field trips and take part in local community art and/or climate action projects.
We’ll also support you to prepare for progressing into work, further education, or training; establish a routine; create a CV; prepare for interviews; and look for new opportunities.
There will be a focus on mental health and wellbeing where you can learn about mindfulness and good eating, getting out and visiting community projects, and taking part in confidence-building creative workshops.
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