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List for standards in the creative, digital and marketing sector

Download the apprenticeship standard map to see the list of all the standards available for the creative, digital and marketing sector. Creative and Cultural skills working with the National Skills Academy have developed a "map" of apprenticeship standards that are available or due to be available very soon. Please find...

Life beyond my apprenticeship – Matthew Bubb – Superdream – Media Executive

Matthew Bubb, started his apprenticeship in business administration for a marketing agency in 2016. We asked him about his life beyond the apprenticeship and to reflect back on his journey to where he is now. "17th May 2016, I’m no longer an apprentice and the real word awaited me. Fast...

Launch of the Promote WBL Platform

Understanding the future of training with a new digital platform Widening the Gate is part of our Erasmus + funded project Promote WBL. This is an online learning platform for teachers, tutors, coaches and mentors who work with young people. It’s all about helping those professionals better understand Work Based...

Communications Coordinator Job Advert

Looking for a paid job in communications as part of a career in the creative industries? Working with our talented team, young people and our contacts throughout the creative and cultural sectors the Communications Coordinator will deliver Creative Alliance’s Communications Plan. Full-time and 12-month fixed term contract. £20k per annum...

Foot In The Door: Open Doors: Paper & Presence

Last week we hosted the first of three Open Doors events - Paper and Presence – which explored how to best present yourself on paper, in person and online. The Session began with an introduction by Noel Dunne, Company Director at Creative Alliance followed by each of our industry experts...

4 Reasons why a Digital Apprenticeship is the best way to kick off the New Year

As 2018 has just begun, this can be a time of reflection for many young people. Most have caught themselves wondering 'what can i do better this year?' and 'what opportunities lie ahead for me?'. We want to show you 4 reasons why a Digital Apprenticeship could be perfect for you...

7 successful people you didn’t know were apprentices

7 successful people you didn't know were apprentices There is a common misconception that apprenticeships are only available in careers such as construction, manufacturing and technology, but in reality, apprenticeships are available in everything from fashion design to food to formula one. This means that apprenticeships are a great beginning...

4 tips for apprentices to get through holiday season

A few tips for apprentices to get through the busy Christmas period. 1. Keeping on top of stress December is a busy month for businesses as they push ahead to complete tasks before the new year approaches. As apprentices, adapting to this pace can sometimes be challenging, and can...

Next Level Recruitment

Please Help Us Meet Your Talent Needs Creative Alliance has been recruiting for Creative, Digital & Marketing apprenticeships for the last eight years. We have dedicated ourselves to providing the creative industries with quality talent over this time: helping businesses to grow and young people to get their first start...

Are you going to close the digital skills gap?

Britain could become the global digital capital: and not a graveyard of CRM systems! Last week, the chancellor Phillip Hammond, announced his budget to the nation. One thing that was interesting was the investment into digital skills and encouraging employers to upskill their staff. The BBC reported that Hammond wanted...