Wake Up Call: 10 tips for how creative apprenticeships can work for creative organisations of all sizes
BCI Webinar
James and Noel from Creative Alliance will share their learning in what makes a successful apprenticeship that leads to young people starting their career, securing full time work and then progressing within the sector AND has helped creative organisations find the right talent to grow their business. This will include their plans to introduce L6 and L7 degree equivalent apprenticeships in 2025.
They will cover:
• What an apprenticeship is – and isn’t! Including what to expect of an apprenticeship training provider.
• Tips for successful recruitment & onboarding;
• Tips for how to work with the training provider to:
– create a bespoke training plan
– develop someone to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need them to have to work to your standards and within your culture
– ensure they succeed and enter the workforce with you or others.
This session will be particularly useful for Any Founder/MD, Business Leader/Owner, Talent Development Manager, Head of Culture/HR looking to grow their business through recruiting and investing in new talent or developing the knowledge and skills of existing members of the team.
About Creative Alliance
Creative Alliance have the largest portfolio of creative apprenticeships of any provider in the country. Based in Birmingham, they are increasingly working across the country with clients such as Amazon, Ambassador Theatre Group, Global, ITV, McCann, National Theatre & Sony as well as hundreds of micro and SME businesses.
Join James Ellis (Business Development Manager) and Noel Dunne (Director) for this valuable session.
These Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.
Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running one-way webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.
Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.
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Bristol Creative Industries is the membership network that supports the region's creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone.
HUM4NS TALK
19:00
-22:00
The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
Networking
UM4NS began life as a series of talks among entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform to step out from behind ‘what they do’ and venture into the ‘who I am, what holds me back and how I moved forward’.
HUM4NS provided a platform for ordinary people to share Honest, Uplifting, Motivational, Aspirational, Nourishment for the Soul, inspiring others to take action and build towards achieving their own dreams.
Stepping into a brave new world and opening ourselves up to a new audience, HUM4NS has a simple but important quest; to help the world be a happier, healthier, smarter and kinder place, by providing a place for people to learn, grow and develop.
On the night, you can expect:
– Celebrating HUM4NS
– HUM4NS talks
– Networking/drinks
– Awesome people!
Book your free ticket
Lead with Authenticity
9:00
-11:00
The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HB
Networking
I already know you’re good at your job, that’s why you’re here.
You’ve spent years mastering your craft and take pride in your work.
But being a leader means more than just getting the work done.
Now, you’re expected to voice opinions, make decisions, and solve problems.
And when you’re still new to leadership, that can feel daunting.
You’ve had some great leaders in the past (and a few you’d rather not become).
Now it’s your turn. It’s time to work out how you want to lead.
This session isn’t about fixed leadership styles or corporate stereotypes. It’s about bringing your personality, values, and experience into how you show up at work.
You’ll leave with practical tools, honest stories, and fresh perspective, whether leading a team, a business or yourself.
You’ll also have the chance to meet a lovely group of peers here in the South West who are figuring it out too.
What we’ll cover:
What authentic leadership really looks like (and what it’s not).
How to build trust without pretending to be someone you’re not.
How to feel more confident in your role — even when you don’t have all the answers.
You’ll leave with new perspectives, useful tools, and a network of brilliant peers in the South West who are facing similar challenges.
Bath Digital Festival – Day one
8:30am
-5pm
Various venues
Conference
Bath Digital Festival is returns from 13 – 15 May 2025, showcasing innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Get ready to explore, learn, and celebrate advancements in the digital and tech industries.
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