Achievements and Legacy
The legacy of the Badged Apprenticeships project is made up of the programme's key achievements:
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Unique creative experiences for 241 local young people
The programme gave 241 apprentices new skills and unique experiences such as performing on the Liverpool Philharmonic stage, designing the front page of the Liverpool Echo, and making recordings for Radio Merseyside.
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Creative training network established
A legacy of the Badged Apprenticeships programme is the network that has been established, linking cultural organisations and creative training agencies, providing a foundation for future projects of this kind.
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Merseyside’s creative and cultural industries highlighted
Merseyside’s rich cultural and creative industries have been highlighted through the promotion and media coverage of the project. As a result of their participation, young people are now aware of career opportunities in this sector. Wider audiences have gained an insight into our impressive local cultural and creative industry sector.
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Local specialist creative training organisations supported
The programme employed the services of several small local creative training organisations, giving their wealth of skills and expertise well-deserved exposure.
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A link between culture and the local community
The programme gave Merseyside’s principle cultural and media organisations a framework within which to offer opportunities to young people in the local community.
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A prototype for providing a local dimension to a national programme
The Badged Apprenticeship programme is a trailblazing example of how a national training programme like Apprenticeships can be successfully enhanced to reflect and be relevant in a local context.
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A productive experience for Apprenticeship learning providers
The project has been an opportunity for Apprenticeship learning providers to enhance the service they offer their clients.
