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Creative Industries Development Agency

Creative Industries Development Agency
Address: CIDA (Creative Industries Development Agency)
The Media Centre
Northumberland Street
Huddersfield
Postcode: HD11RL
Email: info@cida.org
Telephone: 01484 483140
Description
(Creative Industries Development Agency) was established in January 2000 to provide infrastructural support to the development of the creative sector in Yorkshire and the Humber region. CIDA works across the creative sector, including Performing and Visual Arts; Crafts; Media; Design; PR; Advertising and New Technologies.

Since its inception, CIDA has assisted over 1000 regional businesses and freelance practitioners. This has been done through a range of activities including placements, workshops, mentoring programmes, business advice/ counselling and regional conferences.
The company was set up to develop key strands of work within the creative sector:

Recruitment
Making the sector more accessible for employment to a wider range of people, including the provision of a creative recruitment Agency and of the Showcase programme which features six month paid work placements and mentoring.
Continuing Professional Development
Increasing and updating the skills' database of individuals and organizations, with a particular emphasis on creative renewal, operational effectiveness and quality assurance
Support for freelance and Micro Businesses
Including mentoring and networks, creative renewal and practical business skills for artists and sole practitioners, and managing growth skills for new businesses

Cultural Diversity
Improving access to employment, enterprise and professional development for Black, Asian and Chinese practitioners and creative entrepreneurs.

Consultancies
Delivery of consultancy services and business development which meet your specific company needs, including assistance with the strategic planning of your organisation and feasibility studies

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