Dramatic jobs rise in the arts

The government has funded the creation of 6,500 jobs for people in the cultural and sports sectors after just nine months, the culture secretary reported yesterday (February 25th).

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Ben Bradshaw announced that after setting a goal to create 10,000 new jobs for young people in the industry as part of the Future Jobs Fund, the government is now over the half-way mark.

Mr Bradshaw said: 'Jobs in the cultural and sports sectors can be hard to come by. It's often the case that the supply of potential employees outstrips demand, so it can be particularly hard for young people with little experience who are keen to take their first steps into the world of work.'

Funding for new jobs went to the South Bank Centre as well as 56 jobs at Theatre Resource in Essex, a disability-led group. Other funding allowed organisations to employ apprentices in theatres, internships with arts organisations and support roles in museums and galleries.