Apple and King's Trust start creative career workshops for young people
Apple has partnered with UK charity The King's Trust on Creative Labs, an education program for people aged 18 to 30 who want to explore creative careers. An initial group of up to 20 participants is taking workshops using Apple technologies, beginning with music and creative sessions tied to the opening of Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station. Apple and The King's Trust plan more cohorts and sessions over the next year, along with resources for AI literacy and creativity.
Apple and The King's Trust have introduced Creative Labs, aimed at 18- to 30-year-olds exploring creative work. The first group, capped at 20, began this week with music and creative sessions. These coincide with Apple Music Hall opening at Battersea Power Station in London. Tim Cook and King Charles III met participants there.
The partnership dates to 2019, supporting STEM/arts education in UK schools. Apple says future cohorts and sessions will continue over the next year. Both organizations also plan materials to help educators and young people build understanding of AI, creative thinking, and independent decision-making.
This initiative may give a small group of young UK adults hands-on exposure to creative and AI-related skills, potentially improving their job prospects. It could also signal more corporate-charity collaborations in education, influencing how schools and training programs approach digital creativity. Wider effects may depend on whether such workshops expand beyond limited cohorts and reach people without existing access to Apple devices or creative networks.