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About Skillset

Skillset is the Creative Industries' Sector Skills Council (SSC) which comprises TV, film, radio, interactive media, animation, computer games, facilities, photo imaging, publishing, advertising and fashion and textiles.

Our aim is to support the productivity of our industry to ensure that it remains globally competitive. We do this by influencing and leading; developing skills, training and education policy; and through opening up the industries to the UK's pool of diverse talent.

We conduct consultation work with industry, publish research and strategic documents, run funding schemes and project work, and provide information about the challenges that face the industry and what we need to do to overcome them.

We also provide impartial Creative Industries careers resources for those looking for a route in, as well as for established industry professionals online and over the phone. Whether you are a freelancer looking for training information, a student furthering your knowledge of industries or a public agency partner, we aim to provide you with easy access to the information you require.


Defining the Creative Industries

Skillset is the Creative Industries' Sector Skills Council and works to raise skills levels in every sector of industry within its remit.

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How We Work

Skillset is the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK Creative Industries maintain their world class position. Find out more about how we do this here.

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Vision and Mission

In order to provide clarity of purpose for us as an organisation we have developed a vision which will provide the focus we require to achieve our mission

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Our Values

Our Values have been developed in consultation with all our colleagues. They are a combination of things which we believe are real, tangible and part of the DNA of Skillset.

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Skillset's Governance Structure

Skillset works with key industry partners as well as experts in particular fields to progress its work. To ensure the close involvement of industry in our work, we use a number of distinct formal groups

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Skillset's commitment to Diversity

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Diversity is a key focus within the Creative Industries as certain groups are underrepresented within the workforce. Skillset supports diversity in all its activities.

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Skillset Strategic and Business Plans

Download copies of all Skillset's recent Business Plans, Strategic Plans and other associated documents.

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What we do and don't do

Skillset don't deliver training, provide job listings or fund productions: here's what we can and can't offer you.

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