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Political Media is Failing the Public
Research commissioned by Wilkes, a new non-profit Parliamentary news organisation, shows the media is failing to connect the public's interest in politics with the Parliamentary process in Westminster, despite high levels of inter... (read more)
Unpaid Internship Campaign
New Deal of the Mind is launching a campaign to address the issue of unpaid internships in the creative industries. We’ll be working with leading employers in the sector to highlight best practise relating to recruitment of young people for entry level jobs.
If you’re an employer and would like to get involved, please contact us at contact@newdealofthemind.com.
New Deal of the Mind
is a coalition of artists, entrepreneurs and opinion formers who recognise the economic, social and cultural value of Britain’s creative talent.
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“It’s built my confidence, and it’s nice to actually have a definite income. It’s good to have that financial security.”
Aniela Murphy
Sales Assistant
Tiffany Tuck Shop -
“This is about giving young people a sense of hope and a sense that the skills that they developed at university will be put to use for the good of society.”
Nigel Carrington
Rector of the University of the Arts -
“My proudest moment was the backstage stuff, working at a hectic concert, making sure everything was running smoothly. Getting through alive!”
Phil Swan
Team Assistant
Music for Youth -
“Young people represent the future of the arts and creative industries, which is why we believe in putting them at the heart of our organisation.”
Jude Kelly
Creative Director of the South Bank Centre -
“Working here gave me a great deal of creative freedom, and allowed me to develop as an artist. No two days were the same.”
David Lewis
Graphic Designer
Flamingo Carnival Arts -
“If the UK is to succeed ten years from now, the generation of people who will be creating the work are coming out of universities now. Without the right support they just won’t be available to us.”
Mark Thompson
Director General of the BBC -
“It’s been a very positive thing for me. The six month placement here has got me so far already.”
Beejal Pandya
Fundraising Assistant
The Royal Court Theatre -
“I do think this is quite a remarkable moment in history. I’m really very, very pleased and proud to be here.”
Lord Puttnam
Film producer
Our Projects
Creative Placements: Working with organisations across the country to put young people into work (more...)
Culture Quarter Programme: Collaborating with the West End's major cultural organisations on Creative Placements (more...)
Digital Domesday: Creating a digital snapshot of Britain’s past – and jobs for young unemployed people (more...)
Pinewood Academy: Opportunities at the heart of the UK film industry... (more...)
Right Futures: (more...)
In the News
Political Media is Failing the Public
Research commissioned by Wilkes, a new non-profit Parliamentary news organisation, shows the media is failing to connect the public's interest in politics with the Parliamentary process in Westminster, despite high levels of inter... (read more)
No substitute for work paid work experience
There is no substitute for real experience of the world of work says arts employment charity New Deal of the Mind (NDotM). Unemployment figures out today show that youth unemployment has now broken through the 1m mark and hit a 19... (read more)
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