Further and Higher Education
Across all sectors there is a growing range of diverse further and higher education provision aimed at the industry. 66% of the workforce are graduates, 24% hold postgraduate qualifications. Over 70% of employers see further and higher education as providing the potential to support pre entry skills and knowledge.
In each sector however, the industry has identified a need to work more strategically with FE and HE providers to target resources to known centres or courses of excellence and to assist students and funding bodies make informed decisions about courses.
Skillset's Approvals System is critical to our work with Further and Higher Education. Below are just a few of the other activities we are undertaking in this area to ensure training and education provision matches industry needs.
Skillset Accreditation
Working with industry, Skillset accredits those practice-based courses that most effectively provide students with the skills and knowledge that employers need.
Read MoreSkillset Academies
Following on from the launch of the Screen Academies for the Film Industry, Skillset is now in the process of assessing bids received from Further and Higher Education to become an approved Skillset Academy.
Read MoreOur Vision for Skillset Academies
What are the core principles and aims behind the creation of the Skillset Academies? Find out here...
Read MoreNew film academies for UK film industry
Skillset has established the Skillset Screen Academy Network, enabling the industry to become more involved in shaping course content to reflect actual skills needs and to contribute more to the skills development of the workforce.
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