Apprenticeships in media and creative industries UK: Bauer is training the next generation

Media apprenticeships: Bauer Academy offers ‘innovative’ trainingMedia apprenticeships: Bauer Academy offers ‘innovative’ training
Media apprenticeships: Bauer Academy offers ‘innovative’ training
Greatest Hits Radio is the home of great music and belting banter – but it could also be the starting point of stellar career, with support from Bauer Media’s training programmes

It’s the radio station that some of the biggest names in the business are flocking to: Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo, Martin Kemp and more are sharing the good times with the biggest hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

But the parent company of Greatest Hits Radio, Bauer Media, does more than keep the nation entertained; it kick-starts and nurtures careers, inspiring generations of talent in media industries and beyond.

Now, as proud sponsors of the Mentor of the Year category in the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, they are ready to show just how much they have to offer young people and the amazing colleagues who support them.

The North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards not only celebrates success, it shines a light on career options for local youngsters in radio and TVThe North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards not only celebrates success, it shines a light on career options for local youngsters in radio and TV
The North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards not only celebrates success, it shines a light on career options for local youngsters in radio and TV

And as a government-approved training provider, working with Bauer means access to inspired training solutions in a vibrant learning community.

Don’t stop me now – Queen

Apprentices have incredible energy, drive and ambition. The Bauer Academy has trained hundreds of young people, using an innovative ‘learn, apply, reflect’ method that delivers for them as an employer and for the apprentices themselves.

Best I Ever Had – Drake

The Bauer Academy works with employers to get the best out of their people: “Our premium portfolio of accessible and impactful work-based learning solutions focused on the key development areas you’d expect in a leading media business; Creativity & Innovation, Content & Storytelling, Digital & Social, Leadership & Management and Wellbeing & Resilience. As a government-approved provider, we also provide access to training programmes fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.”

Reach For The Stars – S Club 7

The Bauer Academy’s Apprentice Programme connects bright, ambitious learners with big businesses in the creative media industries. Bespoke, flexible apprentices via Bauer with the likes of the BBC, Channel Four and ITV, lets them develop entry level talent and reskill existing talent, producing the next generation. Whether you want to be in front of the camera, behind the microphone or the kingmaker behind the scenes, Bauer Academy delivers in-person and online training with a curriculum Ofsted has called “creative and innovative”.

Thank You For the Music - Abba

Bauer added: “Greatest Hits Radio plays the Biggest Songs of the 70s, 80s & 90s played by presenters you know and love. The home of Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo, Jackie Brambles, Paul Gambaccini, Martin Kemp, Jenny Powell, Kate Thornton and more. Share in the Good Times with songs from the greatest decades of all time, the best music that's ever been written plus the very latest news, travel and information from exactly where you are in the UK. Greatest Hits Radio is Where Legends Live On.”

Find out more about Greatest Hits Radio here the Bauer Academy here and the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 here.