Train to Gain Case Studies
Working with Skillset, Train to Gain has an important part to play in ensuring that companies in the creative media industries get the right advice and support to succeed as viable businesses.
Train to Gain brokers and Skillset jointly visited companies across England to assess their skills development needs and make recommendations.
Below you'll find a collection of case studies in which you can find out about what Train to Gain could offer these companies.
We are interested not only in what Train to Gain currently offers, but also in a vision of what it could and should be in the future. The Government intends for Train to Gain to become the primary route for responding to the skill needs of industries, at all levels.
Spannerworks (South East)
For a company on the leading edge of digital media, a Train to Gain broker worked with Skillset to find a consultant who could help map pioneering new skills and produce an inhouse training package.
Read MoreWorth Media (South East)
For a digital communications agency, a Train to Gain broker helped source external courses to supplement an impressive inhouse training pathway.
Read MoreFinishing Post (East Midlands)
For the MD of a DVD production company, what appealed was the possibility of mentoring from outside the industry.
Read MoreTouch Productions (South West)
For TV company Touch Productions, the Train to Gain advisor succeeded in finding suitable higher level training - but tight application deadlines meant the company was unable to take advantage of it.
Read MoreDreamfinder (West Midlands)
For a company on the point of making its first feature film, a Train to Gain advisor proposed leadership training from a source that Skillset would not have known about.
Read MoreWellington Films (East Midlands)
For a young film company that has just had its first big break, a Train to Gain broker was able to help with arranging an apprenticeship - while Skillset could provide more specialist training.
Read MoreC.A.N. (East Midlands)
For a specialist TV production company already dedicated to developing its staff, a Train to Gain visit opened up new possibilities
Read MoreMaverick TV (West Midlands)
For a large TV production company, a Train to Gain broker was able to help with senior management training - though the company struggled to meet the funding deadline.
Read MoreTeam Rubber (South West)
For interactive media success story Team Rubber, a Train to Gain visit helped focus minds on the need for a training strategy - but matching its staff's needs to the Train to Gain offer proved difficult.
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