The programme aims to:
- Provide participants with meaningful experience within their chosen creative industry.
- Develop sector-specific skills and knowledge.
- Strengthen essential employability skills.
- Recruit from Orpheus ‘Next Stage’ learners, offering at least 6 months of alumni support beyond the programme.
Goals/Objectives:
- Encourage young disabled people to pursue meaningful careers in the creative arts.
- Build confidence through practical, hands-on learning experiences.
- Create professional networks and connections within creative industries.
- Equip participants with the necessary employability skills to succeed in the workplace.
- Provide tailored information, advice and guidance on education, training and employment routes.
Become a Mentor
Can you be a guide to help a young disabled adult reach their goals?
How do we do it?
- Bespoke Programme Design: Each programme is tailored to the individual and offers comprehensive IAG services on education, training and work opportunities which support participants in making informed decisions about their career paths.
- Goal Setting and Sector Identification: Personalised sessions to help participants define their goals and creative industry sector.
- Mentorship Programme: One-to-one support from sector-specific mentors offering practical insight and professional guidance.
- Work Experience and Shadowing: Hands-on experience through work or shadowing opportunities within creative companies or organisations.
- Developing new areas of expertise: Encourage participants to learn from others and explore new technologies.
- Exploring different roles: Provide opportunities for participants to explore various roles within their chosen sector helping them to identify their strengths and interests.
- Employability Skills Development: Sessions focus on building essential employability skills such as:
- CV and Portfolio Building: Crafting professional CVs and creative portfolios that showcase talent, skills and experience.
- Interview Techniques: Effective interview strategies and practice training to help boost confidence and professional presentation.
- Networking skills: Develop the ability to connect with industry professionals and peers to create valuable networks.
- Training and Accessibility: Essential workplace skills, such as communication, teamwork and time management to help manage their work life effectively. All activities and opportunities are accessible and contribute to a more inclusive landscape within the creative sector.
- Access Rider: Support with understanding and creating access riders to ensure workplace adjustments are met.
- Travel Training: Guidance on navigating public transport and travelling independently to and from creative opportunities.
- Access to Work: Signposting participants to government programmes that offer further support.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Programme progress will be regularly reviewed and reported in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure goals and objectives are met.
Word Collision Project
Otis created a series of artworks made into postcards, called The Word Collision Project. Orpheus helped him send them far and wide-across cities, countries and continents!
‘How far will I go team!’ Otis asked.
He went Global!! From London to Berlin, India to Australia and even Antarctica.
Virtual Exhibit Here
‘How far will I go team!’ Otis asked.
He went Global!! From London to Berlin, India to Australia and even Antarctica.
Funding
Level Up has been completely funded by our generous donors and we cannot continue to run this programme without your help. If you are interested in supporting these amazing young adults to achieve their goals, please speak to our fundraising team.
We would like to thank No Fear Bridge for their generous donation to the programme.
