CreativeGPS

The #CreativeGPS training program has successfully ended in Latvia, Estonia and Finland

We are delighted to announce that on December 11th (Finland) and 12th (Latvia, Estonia), 66 Creative Practitioners from Latvia, Estonia, and Finland graduated from the CreativeGPS Training Program!

We celebrated the successful completion of the CreativeGPS Training Program, which brought together 66 creative professionals from Latvia, Estonia, and Finland.

Designed to strengthen the skills and resilience of cultural and creative sector professionals, the program offered a comprehensive learning experience focusing on essential career development strategies.

What They Learnt

Over the course of the program, participants engaged in a variety onsite and online of workshops, group sessions, and hands-on learning opportunities that provided tools to navigate their careers in more strategic manners. Key topics included:

  • Networking and Collaboration: Learning how to build professional relationships to unlock new opportunities.
  • Entrepreneurship: Real-life case studies from entrepreneurs in the creative sector, offering inspiration and practical advice.
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration: Strategies for partnering with professionals beyond the creative industries to expand possibilities.
  • Sustainable Career Development: Balancing freelancing, employment, and entrepreneurship while maintaining well-being.
  • Pitching Skills: Developing and refining the art of presenting ideas effectively to various audiences.
  • Value-Driven Careers: Reflecting on personal values and aligning them with meaningful career paths in the creative field.

A Collaborative Effort

The CreativeGPS Training Program, led by the Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture (NDPC) in collaboration with Tallinn Business Incubator and TAKU (The Union for Art and Culture Professionals, Finland), was designed to foster transnational collaboration and peer learning. Sessions included contributions from industry experts like Elsa Ervasti, Katriina Haikala , Tiina Saar-Veelmaa, Ilze Švarcbaha, Laura Lindsberg, Berit Kaschan, Marko Ala, among others.

The program included an intensive two-day bootcamp in Tallinn, where participants deepened their understanding of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and strategic career planning. This culmination allowed creative professionals to refine their skills and build meaningful connections across borders.

What’s next?

We look forward to seeing the remarkable projects and collaborations CreativeGPS training program graduates will bring to life in the future!
In spring 2025, we will focus on developing an open-access toolkit for creative professionals to share the teachings, reflections, and best cases coming out of the program!

Pictures from the final celebration in Estonia and Latvia here below