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Young Leaders

Young Leaders is for young people aged 14-25 with limited opportunities to connect with others, discover their passion and gain work skills.

We’ve worked with young people to find out what they want and need, and as part of Young Leaders they will receive mentoring, training and given practical opportunities to help them develop, create and grow both professionally and personally.

Young Leaders is split into 2 age groups: 14-17 and 18-25.

Refer a young person

Are you working with or do you know a young person who would benefit from being part of the Young Leaders project?

Email Joe at joe.lewis@storyhouse.com

or complete a form here to refer a young person

Refer yourself

Are you a young person aged 14-17 interested in joining the Young Leaders project?

Email Joe at joe.lewis@storyhouse.com
or complete a form here to refer yourself

Young Leaders are usually referred to us, but we welcome any young people who’d like to get in touch themselves. Storyhouse Young Leaders are often home-schooled, or on EHC plans, are in care or have left care, are fostered, are a young carer, are neurodiverse, have accessibility needs, have low confidence, or have mental health concerns.

More information about Young Leaders at Storyhouse

Is Young Leaders for you or a young person you know?

Young Leaders is for people who may need extra support to gain skills, connect with others, discover their passion and develop work skills and knowledge of the creative industry.

Young Leaders are usually referred to us and sometimes they are home-schooled, are on EHC plans, are in care or have left care, are fostered, are a young carer, are neurodiverse, have accessibility needs, have low confidence, or have mental health concerns. This referral could be by a professional organisation that you are already working with, a parent or you can refer yourself!

What do Young Leaders do?

· Regular skills sessions and practical training

· Opportunities to watch theatre and film

· Work on group projects and challenges

· Mentoring from Storyhouse staff

· Gaining an Arts Award qualification

When do they meet?

We meet regularly for around 4 to 5 months on a weekday evening between 5pm and 8pm. It is great to have you in-person at the sessions, but you can attend virtually – we are happy to discuss this with you.

How do I (or a young person I know) join?

You can refer yourself, or someone (maybe a social worker, teacher or parent) can refer you.
Refer yourself
Refer a young person 

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