BBC Apprentice Hub
2 August 2022
BBC Apprentice Hub welcomes first 10 apprentices
Ten eager apprentices have started a year of on-the-job training in their desired creative field, thanks to the BBC Academy’s new Apprentice Hub. The Apprentice Hub is a Flexi-Job apprentice agency where the BBC acts as the host employer, arranging placements for aspiring creatives with local businesses.
Create Central has been supporting the BBC to engage with local businesses. Those that have partnered up with the BBC for the first round of apprenticeships include Full Fat TV, Optomen Television, Electric House, WMCA, Caters News, No Class Creations and Top Banana.
The first group of apprentices will be working in broadcast production, content creation, and digital marketing.
Sarah Moors, Head of Early Careers and Staff Apprenticeships, at the BBC Academy says: “We are very excited to kick off the Apprentice Hub. This is a great opportunity to find and develop local talent on our doorstep, who can bring a fresh perspective to the creative industry.
“We have more partners signed up and ready to work with the next cohort of apprentices who will join us in September. Our aim is to place up to 50 apprentices with our partners within our first year of running the hub.”
24-year-old apprentice Chantelle Grant who starts as Broadcast Production Assistant at Optomen TV says: “I am so happy to be here. I have always wanted to work in broadcast and music production so when I found out about this scheme I rushed to apply.
“I’ll be working on the Great British Menu for the first six months – it is a great opportunity to learn on the job. I’m looking forward to learning about videography and sound design, and discovering what it’s like to put a set together. I can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Stuart Thomas, Head of BBC Midlands, says: “The West Midlands is experiencing significant growth in the creative industries which we have been able to support by partnering up with local creative businesses, investing in the region, all while developing new local talent. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
The Apprentice Hub is based in Birmingham and is a part of the BBC’s Across the UK plan. It is the biggest transformation of the BBC in decades; moving power, production, and investment out of London.
Learn more on the BBC website.