Yes, each of our placements are designed to develop you as an individual and boost your future employability. I am a graduate looking to develop specific skills - can you help? We can help provide the training and support you need to complete a placement with us. It is never too late! School isn't for everyone and should not stop you achieving great things. I didn't do very well at school so I don't have great qualifications - does this matter? For some activities it can be better to meet in person but we can look at the best way to do this together as the need arises. Our placements are perfect for working from home. We want you to succeed and enjoy your time with us. Our placements include regular mentoring and support so we can help you every step of the way. Yes, we understand how difficult (and terrifying) it is when starting to build your career. This will be my first job so I don't have a lot of experience - is it worth me applying? If selected, candidates will be invited to attend a virtual Zoom interview, which will be recorded for internal use only. The application process is open now and submissions will be considered on a rolling basis, subject to available vacancies. Talk to your Work/ Employment Coach for more details.

To apply for a placement you must be claiming Universal Credit and be referred to the scheme by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions). The roles will be an ideal match for graduates seeking creative industries experience to develop their career portfolio or young creatives considering their future training options, an apprenticeship or seeking to establish their chosen career pathway. Placement 4 - Music Production and Sound Creative (BBPL-W04) Placement 3 - Website and Digital Content Creative (BBPL-W03) Placement 2 - Marketing and Media Assistant (BBPL-W02) Placement 1 - Administrative Assistant (BBPL-W01) Good communication and IT skills will be essential to get the most out of the opportunities available. Each role will be for an average of 25 hours per week. As a small organisation, BlueBoxt has been able to access the scheme through Richmondshire District Council who are acting as a Kickstart Gateway.įrom April 2021, we will be offering four quality professional homeworking placements with mentoring support and opportunities to develop transferrable skills. The Kickstart Scheme is a Government initiative supporting employers to provide quality work placements for six months to young people who are aged between 16 and 24 years old.

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