STEP is concerned with organisations that utilise informal and nonformal learning, delivered through artistic and cultural expression, to provide vocational support to disadvantaged and disaffected young people. This field uses music, dance, drama, visual arts, media production and design in non-formal/informal learning environments in order to create new learning, employment and career pathways. The problem is that while some of this learning is externally validated and formally recognised, most of it is not, leaving people who work in the sector without validated and accredited occupations.