We are thrilled to launch our brand-new ‘Creative Careers in The Spotlight’ offer exclusive to Schools and Colleges!
In 2021, HOME was named in the top 10 of TimeOut’s 50 Best Cinemas in the UK and Ireland. Not only that but in 2019 Lonely Planet voted HOME as one of the ‘Top 500 Experiences in the UK’ quoting as as “one of Britain’s best art centres” … not too shabby!
There are lots of reasons to get excited about your visit to HOME and now we are offering students in years 9-13 across Greater Manchester to join us for a peep behind the curtain at the careers that make it all possible. Join Emily, HOME’s Access & Work Based Training Coordinator, to find out about the roles that make our outstanding venue tick. From the Projection team, to Head of Theatre, Front of House staff, to the Finance department, and everything in between!
If you have a group of 15-30 students who are creative curious and interested in careers available to them in Manchester, come and find out more in this 60-minute session.
You will get a bespoke presentation guiding you through the venue’s history and unique artistic offer along with interactive games to bring creative careers to life. Then you will be guided throughout the venue to illuminate new connections.
Learning Objectives
• To gain insight into HOME and the organisation’s history
• To understand the range of roles that are required in a venue of this scale
• To inspire students to think more broadly about creative careers
Booking Information:
• You can book a minimum of 15 students and a maximum of 30
• Students will be standing for portions of this visit (Please let us know if adaptations need to be made to minimise this)
• Step-free access is ensured throughout the building
• The is no storage for bags or coats at the venue students will need to keep personal items on their person
• Students’ welfare and behavior will remain the responsibility of the school staff while on site.
• The school are to insure suitable ratios for up to 30 students per tour.
• Please note that access to specific areas of the building may vary subject to availability, this is the nature of visiting a busy venue and we thank you for your patience and understanding. The dates we offer the tours are limited so we can give you the best possible access.
• Sessions will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. These sessions are in high demand so please be quick confirming so as not to miss out.
For More Details, Please Email WBTraining@homemcr.org
What People Say:
“This was a great visit – Emily was a really engaging host and the students came away feeling much more confident in their knowledge of the creative industry in Manchester.” – Student Careers Coordinator
“A spotlight on work outside the spotlight.” – University of Manchester Student
“HOME seems pretty cool, yeah I guess I could work here that might be cool too” – TEMA Student