Employers
Could an Apprentice bring new talent to your creative business?
Plymouth College of Art offers apprenticeships specifically designed for the Creative Industries. As a specialist art college we can provide industry relevant training to maximize the benefits to your business.
What are the benefits of employing an apprentice?
- Apprentices are loyal and motivated
- Cost effective way to train a skilled workforce
- Available for existing or new staff
- Much of the training is delivered 'on the job'
- Flexible delivery models for distance learning
- Funding available to support training
- Support offered to recruit an apprentice
Apprenticeships available in...
Creative & Digital Media, Design, Digital & Machine Print, Photo Imaging, Cultural Heritage, Community Arts, Fashion & Textiles, Ceramics Manufacturing
To find out more about Creative Apprenticeships and how they could work for your business please contact:
business@plymouthart.ac.uk | 01752 205714
NEW! Incentives available for small and medium businesses
The National Apprenticeship Service has announced an Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds (AGE 16 to 24). This will provide up to 40,000 grants with a value of £1500 to encourage new employers to take on apprentices. Priority will be given to small and medium sized businesses with less than 250 employees and employers must not have taken on an apprentice within the last three years.
Plymouth College of Art will aid you to access this funding and so please contact us to express your interest.
Additional information about the grant and eligibility can be found on the National Apprenticeship Service website: http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Employers/Steps-to-make-it-happen/Incentive.aspx