Delivering skills for growth SupportConnectFindCreate WE ARE A PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP THAT IS GROWING THE ECONOMY OF THE BRISTOL & BATH CITY REGION. – SKILLS – MANAGING FUNDS – INWARD INVESTMENT – PLACE & INFRASTRUCTURE – MARKETING

LEP Business Engagement Team Internships Apprenticeships CPD for Teaching Staff Co-design of Provision Industry and Economy Awareness Employability Skills Skills Analysis “Immersion” Events Sector Activity Partnerships Sign Posting Apprenticeship Hub Employability Chartermark

Support creative & digital industries Local offer with national insight Events & training Talent sustained Entry level employment (creative nation) Apprenticeships, Internships & traineeships, work experience Opening industry doors Continued Professional Development Funding for training Skills Surgeries Creative Skills Hub - West

Identify pathways into industry Work with industry to open up routes Support innovative models of skills training Help links between education & industry Entry level employment Up-skill & re-skill to sustain a career Digital portfolios TALENT SUSTAINED

Creative Employment Programme Creative & Cultural Skills 3 rd bid West of England

"We are thoroughly enjoying working with Vicky, our new Digital Communications Assistant, who has brought energy, enthusiasm and new ideas to our small team. Vicky is extremely keen to learn and has made a valuable contribution to various areas of our work including social media, marketing, event support and documentation, and website updating. We are also benefiting from Vicky's own knowledge and skills, particularly in the fields of social media and digital photography." Christine Davies, Centre Manager at The Architecture Centre

Internships Defined by CEP Funding 6-month, paid jobs (supported by JSA) New entry level positions Minimum wage for age, 30 hours per week for 6 months. Can support range of roles within Arts Council footprint (publicly funded & commercial) West of England Consortia Bid

CEP funding contribution of £2,500: aged and claiming Job Seekers Allowance Additional Youth Wage Incentive contribution of £2,275: aged and claiming Job Seekers Allowance for more than 6 months This covers the cost of a 6 month intern 30 hours per week if aged years old. £300 additional cost if aged years old.

Internship – what is the offer? New working models of internships Joint working models between commercial & cultural organisations Possible links to universities funding

"Working with young creative people has helped me to develop my business, their inspirational ideas and motivation to start a career has helped us to expand and get more recognition. It's been a great learning experience and one we will be continuing.“ Simone Kidner – Paper Publications

Apprenticeships 12 – 18 month apprenticeship Paid position on minimum £2.68 per hour Recognised apprenticeship framework Can support range of roles within Arts Council footprint (publicly funded & commercial)

CEP funding contribution of £2,000: aged and claiming Job Seekers Allowance If employer pays minimum wage CEP funding contribution of £1,500: aged and claiming Job Seekers Allowance If employer pays apprenticeship wage

Additional Youth Wage Incentive contribution of £2,275: aged and claiming Job Seekers Allowance for more than 6 months or Apprenticeship Grant Employers £1,500

Experienced administration Leading consortia – 80 interns already Close working relationships with DWP Support of Business West & West of England LEP Joined up thinking – sea change in industry Job shares Employee & employer support Additional consortia support for the intern ‘A room full of talent’ West of England Consortia Bid Benefits

"The Creative Employment Programme has given me the opportunity to develop my professional strengths and learn new skills I thought I would never be good at. Now, I feel rewarded by what I do and enjoy absorbing the artistic and inspirational atmosphere that surrounds me every working day." Blanca Munoz - Marketing Assistant at Co-LAB

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