Creative Skills Programme for Young People in Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth

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        "description": "Rossendale Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to act as the lead delivery partner for an inclusive Creative Skills Programme for Young People across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. The programme will focus on: Developing practical creative skills Building confidence and aspiration Supporting progression into employment, training or enterprise within the creative industries Ensuring inclusive engagement and co-creation with young people The successful provider will design and deliver a structured programme of activity over a four-year period, including an annual youth-led creative event, partnership working with local schools, youth services and creative practitioners, and clear arrangements for monitoring and evaluating outcomes.",
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