Create Talent Programme

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                "description": "We are pleased to invite you to a market engagement webinar introducing the upcoming Create Talent tender - a programme designed to inspire, engage, and upskill people across the North East, opening doors to opportunities in the creative sector. What's on the agenda: Overview of the Create Talent programme Details of the upcoming tender opportunity Q&A with the commissioning team Who should attend: * Potential bidders and delivery partners * Community organisations * Sector specialists * Creative sector employers * Anyone passionate about supporting creative skills and employment To register follow the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/create-talent-market-engagement-event-tickets-1965496267245?aff=oddtdtcreator",
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