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Careers Events and Resources for April 2026

02 Apr 2026 BY Cerys Evans

7 mins
Careers Events and Resources header (April 2026)
Careers Events and Resources header (April 2026)

As we move into the summer term, we're looking forward to getting out and meeting some of you at upcoming conferences and events, particularly those in Birmingham and south Wales. We're also highlighting a few recent careers-focused resources, including Story Builder: Sports Broadcasting, for which we'll be soon launching an exciting competition! 

Find out more and browse the rest of our upcoming careers activity below.

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Story Builder: Sports Broadcasting resource 

We recently partnered with TNT Sports to create Story Builder: Sports Broadcasting, a new resource for Key Stage 3 (or equivalent) learners aged 11-14.

Designed to combine sport knowledge, career exploration, idea generation and literacy development, each section of the activity pack guides learners through decision-making and creative activities.

Download this great resource now, and get ahead of the game, as we'll soon be launching a competition related to the activities it contains, with some very exciting prizes to be won. Stay tuned for more info soon!

PACT - Inside Independent Production resource

How does independent film and TV actually get made - and who makes it happen?

This free PowerPoint resource, created in partnership with PACT and aimed at those aged 15+, explores how independent production companies operate and the range of career opportunities within the sector.

Ideal for form time, PSHE, careers lessons or subject sessions in business, media, film studies, English, art, design and technology.

Online Course - First Jobs in Film and TV

What does a 'first job' in film or TV really look like?

This free online course gives you insight into entry-level roles, routes into the industry and the skills employers value - including the realities of freelance working.

At the end of the course, you will be better equipped to guide students considering their first steps into film and TV.

Parents & Carers Guide to Screen Careers resource

This free downloadable guide will help families understand how the screen industries work and how they can support young people exploring creative careers.

Perfect for educators to share in school newsletters or at options evenings.

Unifrog Teacher and Adviser Conference

Location: Birmingham

Date: Thursday 4 June 2026

This is a free, in-person event focused on practical careers strategy, employer engagement and progression pathways. We will be there exhibiting and discussing how screen careers can complement your wider careers provision.

If you're attending, come and say hello - we would love to connect.

CDI National Careers Leaders' Conference

Location: Birmingham

Date: Thursday 25 June 2026

We will also be exhibiting at the CDI National Careers Leaders' Conference at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.

The event will bring together careers professionals to explore best practice, employer engagement and programme development. Stop by to find out how our screen careers offer can support your careers programme or strategy.

Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn 2026

Those based in south Wales can look out for the Into Film Cymru team at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn, Anglesey Show Ground between Saturday 23 May and Friday 29 May 2026.

ScreenWorks 

If you're working with young people in Northern Ireland, don't miss the latest ScreenWorks opportunities.

Funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen and delivered by Into Film, our 3-5 day ScreenWorks work experience placements help young people aged 14-19 learn more about careers in the screen industries with first-hand experience.

All ScreenWorks programmes are free, and a travel bursary is available to reimburse young people for all public transport costs.

Upcoming Programmes:

  • Casting (2-4 June)
  • Music Composition & Sound Design (8-12 June)
  • Virtual Production (10-12 June)
  • Colouring & Grading (16-18 June)

Opportunities for Young People

If you want to support and empower the young people you work with to explore screen industry careers for themselves, point them towards our Get Into Film page, which features all the latest opportunities, and our youth-facing Get Into Film social channels.

Further careers resources

To learn more about how you can educate and guide young people toward their dream careers, browse our Careers Hub for even more resources and training to enhance your careers programme, and discover more opportunities for young people. Be sure to check back again next month for more top events and resources you can use to support screen careers conversations.

Into Film is proud to be an Affiliate Member of the Career Development Institute (CDI), and a Social Mobility Partner of Futures for All.

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

Cerys Evans

Cerys Evans, Cerys Evans, Careers Lead at Into Film and RCDP

Cerys Evans, Careers Lead at Into Film and RCDP, has over twenty years’ experience as a careers adviser, careers writer and careers leader working in schools and colleges. She now leads the development of Into Film’s careers strand to ensure that young people across the UK, and the professionals who support them, can access the information, industry encounters and inspiration they need to explore a career in the exciting screen industries.

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