Work Experience and Placement

Are you young and passionate about pursuing a career in the performing arts? Get a taste for the arts industry and gain key practical experience with Penrith Performing & Visual Arts’ (PP&VA) Work Experience and Work Placement programs at The Joan.

Both programs aim to foster the next generation of arts industry professionals by giving students a behind-the-scenes insight into the workings of an arts organisation. During their placement, students will have the opportunity to work alongside our team of experienced arts professionals from a range of different areas including creative, production and technical.

WorK exPerience is available for Year 10 students. Successful applicants complete a standard work week onsite during school term. This program gives students an introduction into the nature and workings of a professional arts environment, allowing them to link and implement classroom learning to real life situations in the arts industry. Many students find Work Experience assists them in choosing their elective subjects for their Senior School years.

WorK PlAcement is available for Vocational Educational Training (VET) students. Hours are flexible and tailored to the individual student’s workplace suitability. This block placement enables the student to gain a more thorough understanding of PP&VA’s inner workings and further extend their skills through exclusive opportunities. For instance, helping the team backstage prepare for a show.

suitable for year 10 and Vet entertainment students

These initiatives are a fantastic way to discover the practicalities of the workplace, attain valuable life skills, develop arts skills and deepen your love of the creative and performing arts.

Experiences will vary for students depending on which team they are working with and what is happening at The Joan while they are there.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

Students are encouraged to contact their School Careers Adviser. More information and application forms are available from thejoan.com.au/education

Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and youth of all abilities, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please note: With the current coVid safety restrictions and reduced programming booked for the Joan, there are no Work experience or Work Placement offers planned at this stage for terms 1 – 2. if restrictions are lifted and opportunities arise, we may be in a position to announce Work experience and Placement offers later in the year. We hope for a change soon so we can welcome students back to the Joan. Keep an eye on thejoan.com.au/education for the latest news.