Over one hundred young people in long term unemployment have found work in the creative and cultural sectors, thanks to an innovative programme delivered by Creative & Cultural Skills.
Government funding secured in 2009 has provided 113 young people aged between 18 and 24 with six-month paid positions at leading UK arts organisations, including the Ambassador Theatre Group, Wales Millennium Centre, Live Nation and the Science Museum.
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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
The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills (NSA) held its first annual conference at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
01/03/2010
Skills shortages and poor investment in training could prevent the UK’s performing arts sector from fulfilling its economic promise.
24/02/2010
One hundred and fifty talented young people have now been employed as Creative Apprentices and are gaining valuable on-the-job training in the creative industries.
04/02/2010
2010-11 leadership programme
We are now inviting applications for our 2010-11 Northern Ireland Leadership Programme.
Deadline for applications extended to 7 September 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 30 September 2010 - don't miss out!
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We are inviting applications to provide mentoring services to support the implementation of Creative Apprenticeships in Wales.
The deadline for submitting tender responses is 15/09/2010.
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Five Years On...
Our short film illustrates the work and achievements of Creative & Cultural Skills since our launch.
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Publications and research
The Creative Blueprint is at the heart of everything we do.
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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.
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Join our team
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Communications Officer to join our busy team.
Are you a creative business looking for a graduate intern?
Check out the University for the Creative Arts' Graduate Internship Project, which offers creative businesses in the south east of England £1000 to take on an intern for ten weeks. The employer will need to make up the salary to national minimum wage. Places are limited - apply by 30 September 2010.
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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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Careers advice, news, research, access to funding and networks — everything you need to support your creative and cultural career.
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The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural was formed to address a shortfall of skilled technical staff – predicted to rise to 30,000 by 2017.
One hundred and fifty talented young people have now been employed as Creative Apprentices and are gaining valuable on-the-job training in the creative industries.