Our strategies in action
The Sector Skills Agreement process has uncovered a number of common issues and potential solutions that cross sectoral divides.
Based on rigorous research, extensive consultation and challenging discussions about responsibility and action, our sector strategies set out a programme of reform and change.
Quite appropriately, it is the industry which is setting the pace in terms of the action required to make sure that our industries have people with the right skills to ensure the present and future competitiveness of the UK's creative media industries.
Schools and the curriculum
Skillset is the lead Sector Skills Council responsible for the development of the Creative and Media Diploma, one of the new Specialised Diplomas for 14-19 year olds
Read MoreQualifications and Progression to Work
Work-based or classroom-based, the right qualifications are very important in preparing people for working in the creative media industries. Skillset has developed a new Sector Qualification Strategy and action plan.
Read MoreEducation and Training Partnerships
Skillset represents an industry with a highly qualified workforce and there is an extensive range of education and training provision. All the sectors that we represent have asked us to facilitate effective partnerships between industry and education.
Read MoreCareers Information, Advice and Guidance
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) is essential to ensure that people make well informed decisions about their learning or career paths in our sector.
Read MoreContinuing Professional Development (CPD)
CPD is crucial for the fast-moving and changing landscape of the creative media industries
Read MoreCompany Development
Development of skills is key to the development of the creative media businesses. Skillset is working with partners to influence the development and delivery of business support which is relevant to our industry's needs - particularly around Management and Leadership skills.
Read MoreDiversity
Skillset recognises that the creative media industries both serve and draw on the talent and skills of a diverse population and has identified diversity aims and goals.
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