Factory International

Creative Careers UNLOCKED

An exciting programme designed to empower and inspire students to explore the vast world of creative careers

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About

Creative Careers UNLOCKED is an exciting programme designed to empower and inspire students to explore the vast world of creative careers. This programme aims to unlock the potential within each participant, providing them with practical skills, valuable insights and a deep understanding of the diverse opportunities available in the creative industries.

Over the course of 10 learning hours, students will learn what it takes to produce a Factory International event and collaboratively design and plan a festival for young people. The programme focuses on honing essential skills required for creative careers, such as project management, collaboration, communication and problem-solving and is delivered by Factory International’s incredible artist-facilitators, ensuring participants receive guidance from professionals immersed in the creative industries.

Students will then have the chance to participate in a one-day work experience opportunity at Aviva Studios, where they can learn directly from the broader Factory International team and gain insights into the intricacies of a world-class arts and cultural venue.

This programme will be delivered across April/May/June 2025 with the one-day work experience opportunity taking place in June/July 2025.

Creative Careers UNLOCKED is supported by the Aviva Community Fund

How to apply

If this event sounds like something your school would be interested in please complete our simple application form.

Friday 14 March, 12pm – applications open

Friday 4 April, 12pm – applications close

Schools will be notified in due course. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Creative Learning Team at learning@factoryinternational.org

Fill out the form below to register your interest.

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How does the programme work?

Our team of Artist-Facilitators will visit selected schools and deliver a recruitment assembly to encourage students to apply to this opportunity. Schools will then select 20 students to take part in the programme.

Factory International artist-facilitators will then deliver UNLOCKED at school as a two-day workshop, five two-hour sessions, or as a hybrid blend of these options. Each young person will take part in 10 hours of learning. Upon application, you can specify your school’s preference and we will work with your school to fit the programme around your timetable. There is also the possibility of delivering one of the workshops at Aviva Studios, dependent upon scheduling. In June/July 2025, participants will then be invited to Aviva Studios to take part in a one-day work experience opportunity where they will learn directly from the wider Factory International team. The cost of travel to Aviva Studios for staff and students must be covered by selected schools.

This programme is tailored for KS4 students but can be adapted for Year 9 students to suit the school’s needs.

What will Factory International offer?

  • A high-quality 10-hour creative learning programme and 1 recruitment assembly
  • A one-day work experience opportunity for students on the programme
  • A dedicated member of staff to oversee the programme and be a point of contact
  • A team of skilled artist-facilitators with vast experience working with young people of varying needs

WHAT WILL YOUR SCHOOL NEED TO DO?

  • Provide dedicated member/s of staff for the Creative Learning Team to contact prior to, during and following the programme
  • Organise and cover the cost of travel for students and staff to Aviva Studios. Please be aware we do not have coach parking on-site, coaches will need to drop the group off and return for pick-up. Public transport is recommended where possible.
  • Contribute to and complete Factory International’s monitoring and evaluation processes, including providing parents/guardians with Factory International’s photo and video consent form and returning forms prior to the programme.

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