" I have learnt a lot and have gained a real clarity on what I want to do with my life and how to go about that." Work Experience Participant (2021)

Our industry led Work Experience programme has been running since 2020 and provides an invaluable experience to support Year 10 students in exploring creative careers. The programme allows participants to learn all about Producing, Financing and Marketing as well as artistically creating their own Arts Event. During the week, the team will meet Artists and Point staff as well complete a Bronze Arts Award, giving them an additional qualification whilst gaining bespoke careers advice.

Why apply for work experience at The Point?
• Work with a professional arts venue team for a week
• Meet staff and industry experts and gain insight about different job roles within the arts including Producing, Marketing, Finance and Fundraising  as well as being an Artist
• Create an arts event for an audience
• The opportunity to complete a Bronze Arts Award

What happens during the Work Experience week?
Participants can expect to meet professionals from The Point and The Berry Theatre team and explore their jobs which may include:  
• Marketing
• Technician
• Arts Programmer
• Arts Workshop Leader
• Arts Administrator
• Artist

How do I apply?
Simply fill in this online form to apply for a place on the work experience week. Our Creative Learning programme empowers young people to take the first step to their career in the arts. Because of this, we require that those applying for work experience do so themselves to give them a valuable experience of communicating with potential employers.  We understand that some applicants may need additional support to complete the form and we ask that you make the reasons for this clear within your application. Please note that your parent/guardian must complete the last section of the form and we request that they are copied in to all correspondence.

A limited number of applicants will be invited to a short interview between Wednesday 9th - Wednesday 16th February 2022. Successful participants will then be contacted and offered a placement on the Work Experience Week.

What happens after I submit my application?

Friday 28th January 2022, 5pm: Deadline to complete online application

Wednesday 2nd February 2022: Successful applicants will be contacted and offered to take part in a short 20 minute interview between 4 - 5.30 pm during Wednesday 9th - Wednesday 16th February 2022

Wednesday 9th - Wednesday 16th February 2022: Work Experience Interviews take place during these dates
 
Thursday 17th February 2022:  A limited number of students interviewed will be offered a Work Experience placement. Please note that to ensure the best possible experience, only a limited number of placements are available.

Monday 4th – Friday 8th July 2022: Work experience week at The Point Theatre

Please note that we receive a high volume of applications and unfortunately do not have capacity to offer everyone an interview. Work experience places are limited.