London Legacy Development Corporation, the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, along with the Foundation for Future London and Create Jobs teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to fund an exciting international experience for local residents aged 18-30 years old.
Including a programme of talks, visits and workshops, and a live content brief, the experience was aimed at individuals who want to build their skills and connections to kick-start a career in museums.
Participants took part in a week-long London bootcamp (Tuesday 23 April - Thursday 24 April 2019) before flying out to Washington DC (Monday 13th May to Thursday 30th May 2019), where they embarked on an immersive three-week experience at the world's largest museum, the Smithsonian Institution.
Four ambitious young creatives were selected from Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Waltham Forest - read more about them on the STEP blog: