Workforce Development

T Levels are the government’s flagship technical education programme, combining in-classroom learning with an industry placement. We held a webinar with the Department for Education to help members understand more about them. The webinar recording and slides are available to view.

The DfE have launched a suite of resources to help employers understand, plan and host T Level industry placements.

We’ve pulled together a list of all apprenticeships that theatre employers could be using. These funded positions range from marketing roles, to technicians, to HR.

In England, qualifications are pitched at levels 1 to 8. Our guide shows what level different qualifications (e.g. T Levels) are, and how they might fit in a learning journey.

Discover! Creative Careers is a one-stop-shop website bringing together careers information and opportunities from across the creative industries for young people, teachers, parents and guardians.

TheatreCraft is the UK’s largest free careers event for off stage theatre roles. It features interactive workshops, on-stage demonstrations, Q and As and an exhibitor marketplace where participants can meet industry professionals, employers and training organisations.

The NCCI provides guidance to employers on hosting an apprentice, including an employer support pack, as well as information for both apprentice levy paying organisations and non-levy paying organisations.

A 3 day careers event for young people interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Theatre employer attendance at this fair is a great opportunity to inspire those who may not have thought of theatre as a natural career choice for their skillsets.

There are a variety of training and employment routes into the theatre and performing arts workforce. These include apprenticeships, internships, work experience, volunteering and T Levels. This is a one page overview of the different entry routes (appropriate for employers in England only).