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Latest figures show that minority-ethnic communities are under-represented in the museum workforce. The host museums involved in Diversify see the scheme as part of a general goal to increase workforce diversity.
Many see it as an important step for the future, contributing to a more diverse recruitment pool for senior positions, where there is a significant absence of diversity in the profile of applicants.
Click here to see the latest figures on diversity in the workforce
How do museums benefit?
Traineeships offer opportunities to engage people with limited or no museum experience and qualifications but strong and relevant skills and abilities.
Research with participating museums found that trainees introduce new perspectives and ideas, challenging existing practice and stimulate new approaches to work.
"The trainee has been instrumental in the development of new partnerships with other directorates and community groups."
"The trainee has brought new skills and ways of working to the organisation. These have been passed onto other staff, which has been really beneficial."
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