bruce Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 The following article appeared in the scottish press recently - this particular version is from the Glasgow Evening Times, but it's been covered by most of the papers and TV. Full article at http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display...entice_jobs.php It talks of 50 "apprentice" places in May, although initially it's just 3, and only 1 of these in Glasgow. The closing date for this initial post was last week... AN unusual apprenticeship scheme is to be launched in Glasgow - teaching theatre skills. The Tramway theatre, in Albert Drive, Pollokshields, is looking for local talent to take part in a Creative Apprenticeship project. Up to 50 trainees will be chosen to study everything from lighting and rigging to wardrobe and sound. ..Despite an award- winning national theatre and national ballet and opera companies, Scotland's stages are in desperately short supply of skilled technicians. A Government report, Creative Blueprint, published last month predicts a shortage of 1000 skilled theatre and live music technicians by 2012. The theatre apprenticeships are part of a scheme to address the problem and, after a long campaign, 50 Creative Apprenticeships have been set up. Placements cover theatre, music, arts and cultural heritage, giving Glasgow's talent the skills to find jobs. ..Getting hands-on experience, as well as classroom-based lessons, people will learn everything from stage hand work to costumes skills. To apply see: www.ccskills.org.uk or www.creative-choices.co.uk/apprenticeships
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