Shine Training
A knowledge & skills course for your next step into the world of work
Shine Training is our free, friendly two-week long employability course for 18–21 year-olds. If you’re ready to expand your knowledge of the world of work and develop your skills, this course is the perfect first step towards your career.
Designed for young people who aren’t currently in education, employment or training, Shine Training uses creativity as a way to develop life skills. You don’t need experience – just curiosity and a willingness to take part.
It feels like I’ve been introduced into a space in my life where I can thrive.”
Romaine Smith, Festival Lab 2025 Cohort*
*Festival Lab is another training programme giving skills and experience in the live events sector for 18 to 35 year-olds of Black Heritage.
About the course
Shine Training sits alongside our skills and talent development programme and supports young people from across the South West.
The two-week intensive course uses the arts and music as a tool to build employability, confidence and workplace readiness. Through practical creative activity and group learning, you’ll develop personal, social and professional skills in a supportive environment, as well as meet new people and feel more prepared for work.
We particularly encourage young people to apply who may face barriers to work, including care leavers, disabled and neurodivergent young people, and those under-represented in the creative industries.
Key details
Two-week long intensive course
Mon 9 Mar – Thu 19 Mar
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 3pm
At Bristol Beacon and a venue in South Bristol
What to expect
- A welcoming, supportive 6-day course, delivered over 2-weeks in person
- Creative workshops that build confidence and teamwork
- Practical sessions on CVs, applications and interviews
- Time to explore your interests and strengths
- Inspiring and supportive tutors and peer mentors at a similar life stage to you
- Support with travel, access and wellbeing, and lunch and snacks throughout the course
- Learning alongside a supportive small group of people your age
Sessions are delivered by course leaders and professionals at Bristol Beacon in the City Centre and a location in South Bristol (TBC).
What you’ll gain
The programme is designed for participants to gain key skills to kickstart their professional careers.
Over the course you will gain:
- Confidence to take your first steps into the world of work
- Communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- A clearer idea of your next steps
- An improved CV and interview experience
- Greater digital and workplace readiness
- A paid placement opportunity after the course
How to apply
To apply, fill out our short form. You don’t need a CV or previous experience. We just want to know a bit about you and why you’d like to take part. For support around your application, please contact us.
Supported by
Shine Training is possible thanks to the support and funding from Youth Guarantee Trailblazer and West of England Combined Authority.
Support for Creatives
Support for Creatives
Professional development opportunities for musicians at every stage in their artistic career.
Be Creative
Be Creative
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About us
About us
Bristol Beacon is a music charity, renowned venue and award-winning music education hub. Find out more about us and our work.