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Ryan Reynolds is launching a nonprofit to help people from underrepresented communities get started in creative careers. The 'Deadpool' actor hopes The Creative Ladder can help "talent of all backgrounds" has the chance to flourish, while the organisation will offer programmes and services to boost career options in advertising, marketing, design and commercial production, as well as providing leadership training, mentorship and more.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorRyan Reynolds has launched a new nonprofit to support accessibility to creative careers for people from underrepresented communities.The Creative Ladder, which includes Deloitte as a founding donor with a $500,000 donation, will offer programs and services for students and creative talents to increase career options in marketing, advertising, design and commercial production. The organization will also provide leadership training, mentorship, networking opportunities and career development resources.“We started talking about The Creative Ladder right after we launched the Group Effort Initiative, so I am so thrilled the day is finally here,” Reynolds said in a statement on Tuesday.