Metroland Young Associates

About the opportunity:

Metroland Young Associates is a 3-month paid opportunity in Brent for 20 young people between the ages of 18-24, to develop skills and experience of working in the arts and creative industries. Young people will gain access to:

• Creative sessions with industry professionals
• Artist workshops
• Networking events
• Cultural trips
• A mentor to support you in your professional direction
• Professional development training
• Arts Award qualification

Who are they looking for:

• They are looking for 20 young associates, aged 18-24 from/based or with a connection to Brent
• Aged 18-24
• They ask that you commit Saturday’s between 22 April - 29 July 2023 and be able to attend most sessions
• Honest, reliable and punctual people
• Those who are passionate about and interested in making, experiencing, learning about any kind of art (visual, music, theatre, dance etc)
• Those who want to get involved in behind the scenes of an arts organisation
• An interest in collaborating and contributing ideas and enthusiastic about bringing projects to life
• Facing barriers to accessing these kinds of opportunities, recognising that the arts and creative sector is not equally accessible to people of all racial or socio-economic backgrounds, or to disabled people or people with caring and parenting responsibilities

Important details:

• They offer £2,000 to attend 1 day/week at London Living Wage + additional funds for travel costs (paid in instalments and subject to consistent participation)
• Dates: First session is Saturday 22 April, last session is Saturday 29 July

How to apply:

You will need to complete an application form. If you prefer, you can make an application by video or audio recording - see the application form for more info. It is also possible for support workers or others to complete applications on behalf of interested young people.

Find out more here: https://metrolandcultures.com/get-involved/metroland-young-associates-2023/