Opportunity: Assemble participant
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Assemble is a free creative training and work experience programme for d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent* young people aged 18 – 25.
We’re looking for participants to join the programme. Participants will meet industry professionals, gain work experience, and see a gig, film, or theatre show together.
*you don't need a formal diagnosis
What will we do?
In weekly, 2-hour creative workshops at Chapter, you'll:
- Learn about creative jobs
- Meet industry professionals
- See a gig, film or theatre show
- Learn about Access Riders, CV and interview tips
- Get hands on, supported work experience
When and where?
- Monday Deaf group at Chapter** (see the BSL flyer to find out more)
- Tuesday group at Chapter
- Tuesday University of South Wales student group at USW**
**If you're interested in joining the Monday Deaf group at Chapter or the Tuesday University of South Wales student group at USW, get in touch with Tom at [email protected].
To apply for the Tuesday group at Chapter, sign up via the form below.
There will also be a group trip to a theatre show, gig, or film on week of 6 July, and 3 days of work experience on the week of 3 August.
Timeline for Tuesday group at Chapter
| Early June | Pre course Q+A sessions with Tom at Chapter (online, drop-in, optional) |
| 16 June, 6-8pm | Session 1 Intro session |
| 23 June, 6-8pm | Session 2 Jobs in creative industries x 2 masterclasses from guest speaker |
| 30 June, 6-8pm | Session 3 Jobs in creative industries and a masterclass from guest speaker Identifying skills and work experience placement aim |
| 7 July, 6-8pm | Session 4 Cultural trip eg film/gig/theatre |
| 14 July, 6-8pm | Session 5 Jobs in creative industries and a masterclass from guest speaker Interview and CV skills |
| 21 July, 6-8pm | Session 6 Creating an Access Rider / Work With Me document |
| 28 July, 6-8pm | Session 7 Work experience preparation |
| 3-5 August | 3 days work experience Session 8 (4 August) Work experience check-in |
| 11 August, 6-8pm | Session 9 Work experience learning & reflection Next steps and looking forward ! |
Do I have to pay?
No! Assemble is free to attend. You'll receive:
- A training bursary of £150
- All local travel to sessions and work experience reimbursed
- Tickets to a show or film
- Access costs and support from Creative Support Workers
Want to get involved?
Places are limited! To apply for the Tuesday group at Chapter, sign up via this form.
Deadline: Friday 22 May
If you have any questions, email Tom at [email protected].
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National Youth Theatre’s Assemble to create systemic change in recruitment of young disabled and creative talent with landmark £2.3m UK Fund grant
Assemble will be delivered nationally over three years with six partner venues, including Chapter.
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund
