The BBC Apprentice Hub is a new initiative, which will be opening for applications soon. The pilot scheme will be launching in the West Midlands, the region in the UK with the youngest population and a diverse talent pool. The BBC’s Apprentice Hub will grow skills in the creative sector by placing apprentices with local small and medium sized employers. It will provide a vocational training programme with a  formal qualification at the end, accredited by an awarding body, giving the successful candidates a flexible approach to learning and getting work experience. The apprentices’ learning will be done through the BBC with a leading learning provider, but as part of this unique initiative, work experience will be gained in a business outside the BBC, in the creative industries within the West Midlands. This not only includes television and traditional media, it might also be in a company that does something like virtual reality, special effects, mobile technology or similar.

Join the BBC Early Careers team to hear more about this exciting new scheme and how you can join them to earn while you learn!