* Ryan's Story

Ryan, age: 18

Occupation: Cultural Assistant, Middlesbrough Council

Ryan is passionate about performing arts and through his internship has secured a placement at Middlesbrough Council working in the Little Theatre and Town Hall.

Ryan is proud that he is working to give people a good experience when they visit Middlesbrough.

“The people I work with here are great and it has given me the opportunity to have a taster of work. I like that I am working and contributing towards making my community and town better for people”.