A creative agency has pledged to help 15 people start a career in the industry as part of celebrations for its 15th anniversary.
Starbots Creative will be supporting young Staffordshire locals through a series of career-focused experiences including work placements, community outreach, mentoring, local partnerships and workshops.
Kate Cooper, Managing Director of Starbots Creative, which is based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, said: “2025 is a special year, not just because we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary, but also because it’s the centenary year of our local city of Stoke-on-Trent.
“It’s an exciting time to shine a light on the incredible young talent and growing creative future of our local area.
“I know first-hand what it’s like to be looking for that first break into a creative career. That’s why we’re committing to providing 15 meaningful opportunities for young creatives aspiring to gain a foothold in the industry.”
Kate started the business in the spare room of her parents’ bungalow in 2010.
Initially focused on graphic design and branding, the business has grown in both staff and skillsets, to offer a wide range of creative marketing expertise, including animation, content creation, copywriting, website development and advertising.
Clients span both the private and public sectors and include Stoke-on-Trent College, Bangor University, Trentham Estate, Synectics Solutions and Mounsey Chartered Surveyors.
Kate added: “Our links to the education sector go back a long way and we’ve always been passionate about sharing knowledge and training.
“A lot of our highs over the last 15 years have been where our work makes a positive difference to the lives of young people, so we want to focus on this as we celebrate 15 years in business.”
Anyone wishing to get involved or gain support from the agency should email kate@starbots-creative.co.uk.
