Skillset's Offer to the Publishing Industry
Skillset has produced a series of priorities and recommendations for our work with the sector, guided by the Publishing Skills Council and following consultation with industry representatives. These will be regularly reviewed to ensure the focus of our activity remains relevant to industry needs.
Skillset will:
- Work with partners to develop and deliver a careers information plan to provide realistic updated information and guidance, for the existing workforce and potential new entrants from a more diverse talent pool.
- Develop material on the Skillset website to circulate and promote via Skillset's careers network and other industry partners.
- Share industry feedback on skills gaps with the relevant accreditation bodies and explore endorsement of programmes.
- Develop an action plan for closer collaborative partnerships between education providers and industry for publishing studies.
- Work with a range of partners to identify and develop skills for the existing workforce in a digital context.
- Complete development of National Occupational Standards for converged journalism.
- Develop an action plan for marketing and sales skills for industry.
- Complete development of National Occupational Standards for media and advertising sales and explore the potential for developing a vocational qualification.
