They’re currently recruiting 30 young people at the PLACED Environmental Academy, a FREE youth-led programme of activities and events about the built environment for young people currently in Years 9 – 12 who live in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, St Helens, Wirral, Sefton, Halton, Knowsley).
The PLACED Academy is designed to tackle the barriers that young people face in accessing careers including careers such as architecture, planning, urban design and project management. It seeks to support greater diversity in the sector, develop participants skills and increase confidence.
Their fourth Academy programme has the environment at its heart. Participants will explore issues in their local area, research, plan and deliver a community engagement campaign, before taking on design challenges that encourage them to use their creative thinking skills to come up with ways we can build better, more sustainable places. You can find more information about the programme here.
Participants will:
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- Participate in creative projects and professional development activities through collaborative sessions and independent work (online and face-to-face).
- Benefit from direct support from industry mentors including architects, planners, interior designers, developers, environmental experts and community leaders offering expert knowledge and unique insight into careers and study routes
- Increase their confidence, and develop knowledge and skills including design, communication, team working, presenting, problem solving, campaigning and community action.
- Gain experience that will enhance their CV and university applications, helping them stand out from the crowd.
Key information:
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- The Academy is COMPLETELY FREE to attend
- All sessions take place outside of school time
- We are looking for a diverse group of young people with a range of interests and abilities
- It will consist of approximately 13 sessions between June – November 2021 and take place over Zoom with (hopefully!) some face-to-face sessions in Liverpool.
- Participants must live in Liverpool, St Helens, Wirral, Sefton, Halton or Knowsley
- Just 30 places are available.
This programme is possible thanks to support from primary funder Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Metro Mayor, along with the support of Buttress Architects, Planit, DMA, MGMA, Prince Architects, Places Matter, Layer, FWP, Wedge Collective, OMI, Cobalt Housing, ISG and FCH.
You can APPLY NOW.
The closing date is Monday 10th May.