News and Events
News, events and opportunities of interest to those working in, or breaking into, the creative media industries in North West England. Please click on the boxes below for up to date information.
North West News, Events and Opportunities: In brief
Find quick updates on the latest news, events and opportunities in North West England
Read MoreFast tracking the next generation of Production Managers
Skillset is working with a TV industry panel in North West England to develop a tailored course to help junior production staff in television understand the key concepts and tools needed to become a Production Manager.
Read MoreMedia Production Advanced Apprenticeships Scheme
The second cohort for Media Production Advanced Apprenticeships scheme has taken place at the BBC in Manchester
Read MoreNorthern Routes Successes
Competition was fierce for the Northern Routes Training Scheme, with almost 500 applications received for just 22 places. Now all of the trainees have finished their 12 weeks placements, with award winning television programme makers across the North of England.
Read MoreAn Apprentice's Tale
Read how the Media Production Advanced Apprenticeship is giving some young people in the North West a great opportunity to break into the business by reading the uplifting tale of one of the apprentices, Tom Swift
Read MoreCrossover Labs
Applications are now open for the forthcoming Crossover Docs Lab which is taking place 5-10 October.
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