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. It is completely free.
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.
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.
Referrals are now closed for this year’s Young Leaders intake – thanks for your interest!
More information about Young Leaders at Storyhouse
Both Young Leaders age groups run twice a year; with a March/April intake and a Sept/Oct intake. The programmes each run for 4-5 months.
Young Leader groups meet weekly at Storyhouse or The Studio (both in Chester city centre).
The 14-17 year old group meets 5-8pm on Mondays.
The 18-25 group meets 1-4pm on Thursdays.
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!
· Regular skills sessions and practical training
· Opportunities to watch theatre and film
· Work on group projects and challenges
· Mentoring from Storyhouse staff
Referrals are now closed for this year’s Young Leaders intake – thanks for your interest!
You can refer yourself, or someone (maybe a social worker, teacher or parent) can refer you.
Once a referral has been made, you’ll receive an email from Joe from the Young Leaders team to arrange a meeting. Then you’ll be invited to attend a taster session to make sure that Young Leaders is right for you, and to meet the team. Following this, you’ll join for the regular sessions.
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