CREATIVE Bridge

Creative Bridge is an initiative aimed at empowering creative young individuals, particularly those aged 18-25, within more distant rural areas in South Estonia and Central Finland. With the training programme, that focuses on business development in the creative industry, we increase the essential skills and knowledge of young people, which are required for entering the creative labour market.

In the European Union and Nordic countries, a common challenge faced by young people is the lack of relevant work experience, limited employment opportunities and skills mismatches. The problem with unemployment is particularly acute in less competitive regions, such as South Estonia and rural areas in Finland. In these areas many young individuals have practical skills in the creative fields, but struggle to transform this passion into sustainable and durable business.