The MPA and Pearson in Practice would like to invite you to a networking event on ‘Apprenticeships in the Creative and Digital Industry’ on the 19th July at, The Studios, MediaCityUK.

Apprenticeships are central to the Government’s skills strategy and one of the few areas receiving additional funding and focus. Apprenticeships are expanding in many industries and the Creative and Digital industry is one of the most important growth areas for the UK economy. Apprenticeships are a proven way of ensuring your company has the skills you need now and in the future. They can improve retention, productivity and are an effective way to harness new talent and creativity. Pearson in Practice is launching a nationally delivered Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media from this September.

Pearson in Practice is one of the UK’s leading providers of apprenticeships and part of Pearson, the world’s largest education company. Pearson in Practice has secured a national contract to deliver the Skillset Creative and Digital Apprenticeship programme across the UK leading from the North West in association with the MPA.

Event Format

Welcome and introduction from Belinda Peach

Guest Speaker: The Studios, MediaCityUK  – Why choose the apprenticeship route to recruit and train young talent?

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Studio tour: 7pm – 7.30pm with Paul Newman, Communication Director at Peel Media. 

There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, meet apprentices and local employers. Drinks and canapés will be provided.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to creativepractice@pearson.com  by 15th July 2011.