Creative Youth Advisory Council Program

Creative Youth Advisory Council Program

The Assembly is looking for young creatives and social impact leaders to join the Creative Youth Advisory Council (CYAC)!

Because we envision a world where anyone with creative talent can achieve their ambitions and fulfill their dreams, we are on a mission to release untapped potential using fashion to bridge the gaps found in entrepreneurship and employment.

About the Creative Youth Advisory Council

The Assembly is an open innovation organisation dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and creatives from Africa and its diaspora to succeed in the global fashion industry. We provide educational, business and professional development opportunities as well as technical skills development.

Through our work and strategic partnerships, we have supported thousands of young creatives in Nigeria and we need your help to do much more.

Today, we want to ensure that the needs, ideas, and solutions of young creatives across the fashion value chain —are at the centre of our work and governance. We firmly believe that African creativity is the future and creatives have agency over how they learn and collaborate. It only makes sense to co-create solutions with you.

Have a Look at the Requirements Below.

You live or are from Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa

You are 16 to 30 years old

You are a young creative with functional spoken and written skills in English

You have knowledge of one or more of the following languages is an asset: Indigenous African Languages, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese or French,

You are committed and passionate about creative industries and social justice

You are ready to use your voice and take action to bring about change

You are a young creative who believes in a world where everyone should be

able to fulfil their potential and reach their dreams as a creative

You are willing to be part of the The Assembly’s Creative Youth Advisory Council for a minimum period of two years

What Can You Expect From Your Time on CYAC?

As a member of The Assembly’s Creative Youth Advisory Council, your voice and ideas count!

We want to listen to you and, together give creatives across Africa the support they need to become leaders and change-makers.

You Can Expect to:

Share your creative and regional-related expertise: Share your knowledge and experience and advise on issues related to creatives and the region you represent

Co-develop The Assembly’s Program Strategy: Give ideas and recommendations to The Assembly’s team to help develop the program goal, key priorities, and ways to measure change

Map creative-led groups especially for girls and marginalised communities: Identify groups and initiatives that are led by creatives and that need support, whether financial, technical, or other

Attend key convenings: Participate in key meetings and events to ensure young creative’s voices are heard

Collaborate with The Assembly’s staff and partners to advocate for gender and disability justice and inter-generational leadership

Join The Assembly’s network of young creative leaders

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Creative Youth Advisory Council Program

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