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Placements
 Introduction |
Schools and Colleges |
Creative Education Week |
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 Work Experience |
Who can come on a work experience placement?
Work Experience placements are available to Year 10 & 11 students.
We also offer University students longer term placements, please get in touch to find out more.
How long is the placement?
The placement is for one week only.
Due to the heavy demand we have for placements we try to accommodate as many students as possible.
WHAT WILL THE PLACEMENT CONSIST OF?
It is a general administration placement based in Arts Development. A typical week may consist of helping with planning and preparation of projects, assisting in leading backstage tours for a school or community group; assisting on the Heydays project (an arts activity project for the over 55’s), watching a matinee performance and a visit to our Costume Hire department.
We recommend you book your placement early as we are usually booked up 9 months in advance. If you are looking for a work experience placement between September and May, please send a letter of introduction about yourself which school or college you attend, your interests and the dates you would like to have a placement. Please send your letter to: Placements - Arts Development, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP.
Recruitment Evening
Tuesday 18 January 2011 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Please get in touch if you would like to attend our Recruitment Evening for all year 10 and 11 students looking for a placement in June/July 2011, emai Lisa Parrott, details below.
For further information you can call Lisa Parrott, Creative Education Manager on 0113 213 7290 or by email: lisa.parrott@wyp.org.uk
"I have learnt so many things. My time at WYP has really given me the motivation I need to make sure I get the job I want in the future. It’s been great seeing how everything works!’
Riana, Yr 10 student form Abbey Grange High School
"Thank you for all the great opportunities you have given me, I have learnt so much from you all in Arts Development and hope our paths cross again in the not too distant future."
Alison, University Student
