The Skills Studio @ Storyhouse

A 28-week creative entrepreneurship aimed at young people aged 15-25 living in Lache. The Agency encourages you to create a community based project that bring about the change you want to see in your community.

Build Skills in: Building networks, community engagement, and project management.

How to apply:

Funded by: Westminster foundation and Kristian Gerhard Jebsen.

Working in partnership with: The Agency of Change.

16 weeks of training and 8 weeks of work placements for young people aged 19-25 NEET or at Risk of becoming NEET. The programme provides you with tangible, transferable skills, experience and qualifications for the service industry.

Build Skills in: Customer service, employability.

How to apply: If interested complete form Apply to The Skills Studio @ Storyhouse – Fill out form and our team will get in touch or contact learning@storyhouse.com for more information.

Funded by: Westminster foundation and The Racecourse.

Working in partnership with: CCSW tailored learning.

12 weeks of creative training and work placement for young people aged 16-25 who are underrepresented in The Arts. The programme provides you with the skills, experience and knowledge you need to become freelance facilitators.

Build Skills in: Communication and leadership.

How to apply: If interested complete form Apply to The Skills Studio @ Storyhouse – Fill out form and our team will get in touch or contact learning@storyhouse.com for more information.

Funded by: Westminster Foundation and Noel Coward Foundation.

A weekly term time drop in group that is designed for young people aged 14-25. Supporting your wellbeing through being creativity and connecting with new people.

Skills Focus: Confidence and Social skills.

Applications: N/A.

How to take part: Drop-in or contact learning@storyhouse.com for more information.

Funded by: Youth opportunities fund and Chester Bluecoat Charity.

Our Work Experience Week has been designed in response to the high number of enquiries we receive from school and college students for work experience opportunities. These opportunities are available to 14 – 19 year olds only (Year 10 – Year 13) in school/college or are home-educated but within the age bracket.

Work Experience Week gives young people the opportunity to experience what it’s like working in a busy cultural organisation. During Work Experience Week, young people will take part in workshops and talks with Storyhouse staff to discover the different departments and elements that make up the world of Storyhouse. If you’re thinking about a career in the arts then this is a great opportunity for you!

• Receive a backstage tour of the building
• Be given the chance to meet staff from different departments such as producing, technical, library, cinema, marketing, fundraising, engagement, hospitality and front of house
• Take part in challenges set by Storyhouse members of staff throughout the week
• Put skills into practice by creating their own takeover event at the end of the week
• Gain tickets to see a Storyhouse Originals play over the summer

The week is free to take part in. To apply, you must be free for all of the days listed and be able to come to Storyhouse in Chester every day.

Due to the high level of applications we cannot guarantee you a space and you may be invited to a group interview with the team.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work experience placements outside of this programme.

Applications will close on Monday 9 February and group interviews will take place during the week commencing 23 February.

To apply for a place please fill in the form here.