Our work with employers

We work with employers in the creative and cultural sector to deliver employability projects and apprenticeships, providing young people with the opportunity to gain practical experience and build their skills and confidence while they learn on the job.

We are highly experienced in delivering work-based learning jobs and placements designed to suit both employers and the young people working with them. We work hard for employers and young people to provide meaningful employment, supported by tailored learning and enhanced by an enrichment programme designed to build team skills and leadership.

We do this through our Creative Apprenticeship Programme, the Creative Skills Portsmouth programme, and Creativity Plus.

“A was home schooled, had little or no confidence in herself or her abilities and was unable to work in a group of her peers or completely independent work. With support from her assessor and tutors, she truly blossomed, finishing her apprenticeship, passing an ICT qualification, and appearing on BBC Radio, to talk about her experience as an apprentice. She is now thriving in a full time job in the textiles industry.”
(Anna Brown, Apprenticeship Programme Manager)

Giving young people the chance to gain nationally recognised skills and qualifications alongside work experience placements will equip them for a brighter future. We want to broaden young people’s horizons, and we need your help to make it happen.

“Being part of the Creative Apprenticeship Programme and supporting a young person to develop new skills is a very important part of the arts infrastructure. It is really important for Making Space and me as a Director to offer opportunities to work in the arts.”
(Lynne, Employer)

If you are a creative, cultural or heritage organisation interested in introducing young people to a career in the sector, then please get in touch, via info@artswork.org.uk or on 02380 332491.

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