NSA Wins Funding To Create 200 New Jobs For Unemployed Young People In The Creative And Cultural Sector

From February 2010, the NSA will work with Job Centre Plus to place unemployed young people aged 18-24 in 200 new jobs or Apprentice positions at Industry Member organisations across the country.

Many organisations have already pledged to create new posts, and participating Industry Members will receive a wage subsidy of £6,500 towards the cost of employing each individual. This presents a great opportunity for organisations to expand their capacity, as Apprenticeships and jobs can be created in response to business need or projects.

Paul Latham, Chief Operating Officer, International Music at Live Nation and Chair of the NSA said: “This is a great result for the creative and cultural sector. We’re continuing to build networks, training and new opportunities for people to enter the sector through our National Skills Academy and this fund means that over 200 young people who might not otherwise have had the chance, will be employed, gain new qualifications through an Apprenticeship and progress in our industry.

"It will strengthen the sector through increasing its capacity and diversifying its workforce. Live Nation is pleased to be working with Creative & Cultural Skills in delivering this initiative, developing the employees and jobs of the future.”

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