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Hi Michelle et al,

I think thats a great idea, however, what about the people who have a post-graduate degree and still cannot find employment? I graduated 4 years ago and cannot get a job despite doing as much voluntary things as I can get my hands on. I am wondering if I either a.) did the wrong sort of postgraduate degree (Glasgow) that isn't taken seriously and doesn't count as one of 'the big 4'; and/or b.) am in the wrong area to apply for jobs or voluntary experience (South West). As a result I have been wondering wether there is some sort of 'top-up' program where someone such as myself can get extra experience in order to be taken seriously as an archivist.

If anyone out there has any thoughts on this I would be very interested in hearing them.

Yours,

Dear All,

Apologies for cross posting, I notice that some of you have already posted on the subject. Apologies also for the previous email, it seems I pressed the wrong key!

We are thinking of offering an Archives Apprenticeship, which would work in the same way as an Archives Assistant but for someone without a degree.

They would attend one of the Archives course one day a week, but may well need to do extra modules to get to degree level or obtain a Certificate rather than a PG diploma.

CILLIP are proposing the scheme as 'Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant'

The ARA has recognised it as a valid Apprenticeship, having some entry requirements.

I was wondering if those involved in teaching the course in the various Universities know about this and whether this is something that could be developed? Have other Archives thought about this and also considering it?

I would be interested in hearing their views.

Thanks and Regards,

Michele

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