On Wednesday 6 May 2026, the SCEP team (Lucy Marder and me, Philippa Evans) attended the O2 Guildhall in Southampton to represent SCEP at EBP South’s Get Inspired for Your Future event. The event inspired students from 23 local schools, and SCEP engaged over 100 young people, as well as parents and carers in the evening session.
It was a delight to speak to so many young locals, sparking conversation about what a creative career might look like for them. The SCEP stand shared leaflets to demonstrate our members’ offers, and we used these as a springboard for discussing creative and cultural interests, and what that might look like as a career path. Excitingly, some students knew the career they wanted to take so we discussed skill development and how they can be creative within that role.
As we’ve done previously, we asked young people the question, “What will you create in your career?”
This question encourages participants to consider creative careers, as well as the creative aspects of non-creative careers. Unsurprisingly, the young people of Southampton provided a variety of insightful responses. We met one impassioned young wrestler who wanted to create a personalised wrestling gimmick. As well as an aspiring welder, who resolved to create the perfect welds.
It was a pleasure to encourage and speak with so many aspiring creatives. From future nail artists to future filmmakers and drummers, we’re excited to see what these young people create in their futures.
We’re looking forward to representing our members again on the 23 June at Cantell School’s Careers Fair.