The Broad

The Broad museum will formalize and expand its pilot Diversity Apprenticeship Program that trains new recruits and enhances the skills of existing staff from underrepresented communities for more rewarding, higher paid positions. The museum will build a replicable model for hiring and training preparators and art handlers through apprenticeships supported by partners from the nonprofit, government, and commercial sectors. A program manager experienced with recruiting and nurturing diverse talent will hire eight apprentices from underrepresented communities for two consecutive nine-month periods. The apprentices will rotate to at least three partner sites to participate in hands-on work, training activities, and group fieldtrips to museums and other cultural destinations. The museum will develop a mentorship component and a blended learning curriculum that provide training in best practices for handling, installing, and packing artwork. Project materials and findings will be shared both online and at national and international conferences.