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Top Welsh cultural employers deliver next generation of world-class Apprentices

Creative & Cultural Skills has launched an exciting new programme at the Wales Millennium Centre to provide over 50 Apprenticeship places in the sector, thanks to a significant government investment of over £500,000.

Funding has been made available through the European Social Fund (ESF) via the Sector Priority Funding Pilot (SPFP).

Cultural Leadership Reader launched

The Cultural Leadership Programme, in partnership with Creative Choices°, has published ‘A cultural leadership reader’, bringing together key articles and book reviews that focus on the importance of leadership for mid-career and senior professionals in the creative and cultural industries.

20/07/10

UK Design Alliance steps up a gear

Creative & Cultural Skills and the Design Council are encouraging design sector organisations to pull together to achieve better-trained industry.

The UK Design Alliance, a partnership set up to achieve this aim, is stepping up a gear this week, as David Worthington takes on the role of Chair, and Julian Grice, CEO of The Team, joins David as Vice Chair.

05/07/10

Strong partnerships called for between education and creative sector

The 5th National 'Supporting Creative Industries Conference' took place at the Barbican on June 15th. Supported by Creative & Cultural Skills, DCMS, BIS, Universities UK, Skillset and the Association of Colleges, the conference attracted over 150 representatives from the education sector.

17/06/2010

National Skills Academy joins national celebration of vocational qualifications

The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural has taken part in the UK’s second annual VQ Day, which celebrates the contribution made by vocational qualifications across the country.

24/06/2010

New investment in heritage skills

The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced an investment of £17 million in to skills in the heritage sector, supporting traditional conservation training and a wide variety of more contemporary skills.

23/06/2010

New Apprenticeships in Scotland

New funding is giving four talented people an opportunity to do a Creative Apprenticeship in Scotland. The Apprentices are supported by a wage subsidy from the Scottish Arts Council, awarded to four arts organisations that would otherwise find it difficult to fund an Apprenticeship.

27/05/2010

Skills Audit for the music industry launched

Working in partnership with Creative & Cultural Skills, UK Music has launched a Skills Audit which seeks to understand and anticipate potential skills gaps across the commercial music sector.

04/05/2010

New Jewellery and Craft National Occupational Standards ready for use

Milliner We’re pleased to announce two new sets of National Occupational Standards, one for Jewellery Manufacture, Silversmithing and Allied Trades, and another for Craft.

22/04/2010

Museums, Libraries and Archives Council funding - third round now open

Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) has pledged funding for up to 50 Apprenticeships in museums across England over the next two years. The new funding will provide £5,000 for each year of the Apprentice’s employment.

15/04/2010

Green light from Prime Minister for National Skills Academy

The Prime Minister today gave his full support for the build of the £13 million National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills in Thurrock.

17/03/2010

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	Have your say on our National Occupational Standards in Technical Theatre This is your chance to take part in a major review of the National Occupational Standards in Technical Theatre - whatever your role in the sector. The consultation runs until 31 August 2010 - don't miss out! Read more

	2010-11 leadership programme We are now inviting applications for our 2010-11 Northern Ireland Leadership Programme. Download the documents

	Creative & Cultural Skills across the UK Check out what we've been up to in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

	Major investment in Oldham theatre Govt 'must support' creative sector Public vote for Lottery arts prize Man Booker longlist announced Eden festival celebrates art MLA pledges 'orderly transition' HLF funds Walter Scott project Artist shows tapestry still alive Craft 'has a presence in science' Govt to abolish MLA

	Five Years On... Our short film illustrates the work and achievements of Creative & Cultural Skills since our launch. Watch the film

	Publications and research The Creative Blueprint is at the heart of everything we do. Download our Blueprints

	Name and acclaim We would like to thank all of the employers who have worked with us so far to develop and deliver Creative Apprenticeships. See all employers

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Creative Choices° is delighted to partner with the Cultural leadership programme to publish
A cultural leadership reader.

The Creative Apprenticeship is an alternative route into the creative industries – one based on ability and potential rather than academic record, social background or contacts.

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The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills was formed to address a shortfall of skilled technical staff – predicted to rise to 30,000 by 2017.

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