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Scheme to inspire young people in North West to pursue career in media launches

The scheme will connect volunteers with schools and colleges, with organizers saying it can be done in as little as one hour.

  • The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Education and Employers launched a six-month pilot scheme titled "Inspiring the Future" to connect media professionals with students across the North West.
  • Designed to broaden horizons, the project connects students from primary school to college with media professionals, showcasing diverse career paths and helping young people discover rewarding opportunities within their own communities.
  • Richard Duggan, Regional Editor North West and Editor of The Bolton News, supports the initiative, urging colleagues to volunteer and combat misinformation by inspiring the next generation of journalists.
  • Volunteers can contribute as little as one hour, with the program backed by the Bury Times, Newsquest Media Group, and the National Media Association to ensure broad industry engagement.
  • Schools and colleges are encouraged to sign up for the campaign, which demonstrates that individuals from all backgrounds help shape the media industry and its future.
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Scheme to inspire young people in North West to pursue career in media launches

‘Inspiring the Future’ is a six-month pilot scheme in the North West run by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and…

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theboltonnews.co.uk broke the news in on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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