Apprenticeships have been developed and approved by industry and provide a highly valued programme of learning. Apprentices gain vocational and theoretical skills as well as knowledge that they can apply in the workplace.
Apprenticeships offer a non-graduate entry route for people wishing to work in the creative and cultural sector. There are Apprenticeship in a range of areas including music business, technical theatre and venue management.
There are many other job roles in the creative and cultural sector which can be filled with Apprentices and these include business and admin, finance, marketing and I.T.
Employers large and small are recruiting Apprentices.
Benefits of recruiting an apprentice
Talent is the greatest resource of the creative and cultural industries. To ensure you get the best, you have to seek it out. Recruiting an Apprentice gives you an opportunity to breathe fresh life into your business, employing someone with passion and a commitment to the industry.
Improved productivity
- Apprentices receive relevant training so can contribute directly to your busines
- Training is ‘on the job’; Apprentices learn their skills and gain knowledge from working with their colleagues.
Motivated workforce
- Apprenticeships are relevant for both new and current employees
- Apprentices are highly motivated and eager to learn more
- Having an Apprentice helps development of existing staff via mentoring opportunities.
Relevant skills and training
- Apprenticeships provide staff training specific to your industry and relevant to your business
- Apprenticeships are designed around your business needs by employers that genuinely understand what you do.
Help you stay ahead of your competitors
- Apprenticeships inject fresh ideas into your business
- Apprentices fill current skills gaps and ensure you have the expertise you need for the future.