First wave of Creative Apprenticeships in Manchester underway
22 June 2010
Manchester’s first Creative Apprentices have now started to ‘earn while they learn’ in a range of jobs across the cultural industries from venue management, technical theatre, to community arts.
As part of this national programme, created by the Sector Skills Council, Creative & Cultural Skills, the Creative Apprenticeships are aimed at young people aged between 16-24 who do not have a degree.
The 10 new apprentices are employed in Greater Manchester by Manchester City Council, the Royal Exchange, Live Nation (Apollo Theatre), Zion Arts Centre, The Manchester College, Cornerhouse and as well as The Lowry.
Training is being given by The Manchester College on a day release basis, leading to a National Award at level 2 or 3 and each apprenticeship takes 12 months to complete.
Manchester City Council is employing two Creative Apprentices - one in the Cultural Strategy Team and one in Manchester Art Gallery.
It is hoped that a second cohort can be started in September. The programme will then be delivered on a 'rolling' basis.
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