How employers will benefit
New employees with Diplomas will 'hit the ground running' with enhanced practical and transferable skills, industry knowledge and business awareness. They will have less need for basic training, allowing you to focus on specialist training suited to your business.
As well as bringing long term benefits to the workforce, getting involved with work related learning brings practitioners the following benefits:
- Working in partnership with teachers to contribute your views on how the creative and media curriculum should be delivered to Diploma students,
- Being able to work with schools and colleges on terms that suit your operational capacity and interests,
- Drawing on the talents and creative ability of young people on real projects with real outcomes that support your business,
- Inspiring the brightest and attracting the next generation of talent to your business,
- Keeping teachers informed of the latest developments in the industry and helping to equip students with the skills needed to support progression and development,
- Working with students individually or through the development of online learning resources that connect you with hundreds of schools and thousands of students each year, supporting access and diversity through increased reach,
- Providing Continued Professional Development (CPD) for your employees through management and leadership and mentoring opportunities, working with consortia and learners in curriculum planning and delivery,
- Benefiting from potentially creative, cost-effective solutions to demonstrating your commitment to social responsibility,
- Building brand equity with current and future consumers,
- Supporting your community and developing a local arts community,
- Raising the profile of your organisation locally and nationally,
- Giving young people a realistic view of working in the creative industries and opening their minds to alternative careers within the sector.
Now you know more about why you should get involved, check out the Work Related Learning section and the Step by Step Guidance for how to Get Involved.