Would you like to know more about paths towards creative careers for young people, including support from Fair Access at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland? Come along to the Beacon Arts Centre to explore and find out how to help young people to take their first steps towards training in the Creative Industries.

Delivered in partnership with Beacon Arts Centre, Creative Gateways invites you and your young people to two exciting events. Build your own creative networks and support the young people you work with towards creative careers.

Event 1: For People Working With Young People
Tue 3 November 2026, 5pm – 7pm
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ
This event is for teachers, lecturers, arts organisations, artists, MCR Pathways, Developing Young Workforce, Skills Development Scotland and Youth Music Initiative staff, Corporate Parents and anyone who works with young people. Come along to explore how we keep young people up to date about careers in the creative industries and help them take their first steps towards training. Share your practice, ideas, and develop your creative community. Collaborate, connect, and refresh your practice.

Event 2: For Young People Aged 15+
Tues 10 November 2026, 10am – 2pm
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ
For young people 15+ curious about a career in the creative industries, this practical, fun day will inspire you. Enjoy taster workshops in performance, production, music and community arts led by industry professionals from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Discover creative opportunities across Inverclyde and RCS. Meet like-minded young people and RCS students and have your burning questions answered. Teachers, book your group on or if you’re a young person, please book for yourself, via the e-flyer via their LinkTree.

For further information, please contact fairaccess@rcs.ac.uk (Fair Access) or visit https://linktr.ee/rcsfairaccess.