Work Experience at the Corn Exchange

Are you passionate about a future in the arts? Are you looking for a high quality, creative and engaging work experience?

We are opening our doors for one extra-special week in July 2025, to give twelve young people from across West Berkshire a creative, collaborative and engaging work experience they won’t forget.

Our work experience week is open to students in Year 10/11 who are passionate about a future in the arts and who can demonstrate current engagement with arts and cultural activities.

When is Work Experience Week?

Work Experience Week is Monday 14 – Friday 18 July 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm each day.

What does our Work Experience involve?

• Time with every Corn Exchange department, including The Base and 101 Outdoor Arts, to learn the integral role each department plays in the running of a receiving, community theatre.
• Opportunities to engage with and participate in our live programme of shows and classes.
• The chance to work on a bespoke, creative arts project to be presented on the final day to members of the Corn Exchange team as a celebration of your time with us!

Where will students be based for the week?

Work Experience with the Corn Exchange will take place predominantly at our designated studio space, the Learning Centre, which is currently based out of Good Vibes Music Academy, formerly Hogan Music (Winchcombe House, 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5BN).

However, on Wednesday, participants will be based at The Base and  101 Outdoor Arts National Centre for Arts in Public Space at Greenham Business Park.

How to apply

To apply for Work Experience with the Corn Exchange, please fill out an application form by following this link:

https://forms.office.com/e/ZJpLSQjdR7

The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 3 March 2025.

If your application is successful, we will invite you to an informal interview after school w/c 17 March 2025.

Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

For further information, please contact the Learning and Participation team at getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk or call 01635 582666