Press releases 2012
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Creative Skillset Modern Apprenticeships spark training revolution
As Scotland marks its second National Apprenticeship Week, Scotland's Creative Industries are putting the modern into Modern Apprenticeships, opening up the sector to a new generation of talent and training.
Read MoreTV Fast Train 2012: one for the record books
More than 540 TV freelancers packed into the BBC White City building for Creative Skillset and the BBC Academy's third Fast Train event on 16 May.
Read MoreBorders' knitwear Modern Apprenticeship success story continues to win fans in high places
Scotland's Minister for Youth Employment, Angela Constance, and the MSP for the South of Scotland, Paul Wheelhouse, are the latest high profile figures to pay a visit to Hawick to witness the growing success of the Scottish Borders Knitwear Group Training Association.
Read MoreCreative Skillset Cymru responds to the National Assembly for Wales' report on the future outlook for the media industry
Creative Skillset - the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries - welcomes the Report by the Welsh Assembly's Task and Finish Group on the future outlook for the media in Wales.
Read More948 apply to Creative Pioneers Challenge
A staggering 948 people have entered the IPA/Metro Creative Pioneers Challenge, the nationwide search to offer 300 young people employment opportunities in the creative and digital media industries around the UK. One hundred companies have united behind the initiative, including Twitter, Aardman Animation, Spotify and Omnicom Media Group.
Read MoreFast Train 2012 set to be UK's biggest ever TV freelance training event
Creative Skillset, together with The BBC Academy and a range of media partners, will next week hold the biggest ever free training event for TV freelancers at its London headquarters.
Read MoreSecretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore welcomes Creative Skillset Modern Apprenticeships in the Scottish Borders
Borders MP and Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed the Creative Skillset Modern Apprenticeship in Fashion and Textiles being used by Borders textiles companies.
Read MoreMichael Berliner and Martina Amati nominated for web-based film awards
Congratulations to producer Michael Berliner, whose short film, School Portrait, has been nominated for a Webby Award!
Read MoreCreative Skillset appoints new Head of Film
Dan Simmons has been appointed as Creative Skillset's Head of Film after a period of acting in the role.
Read MoreBBC Scotland and John Wheatley College launch 2013 Skillset Modern Apprenticeship scheme
BBC Scotland and John Wheatley College in Glasgow have launched a second 12-month Skillset Modern Apprenticeship scheme as part of the Corporation's contribution to the Commonwealth Games.
Read MoreSkillset joins with IPA and the Metro to find new creative talent through the Creative Pioneers challenge
Skillset has teamed up with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) and the Metro to support their nationwide recruitment drive to open up creative career opportunities for 300 young people across the UK.
Read MoreTax relief a welcome boost to creative industries in battle to maintain global competitiveness
Skillset welcomes the Government's decision to grant tax relief for high-end TV productions and the animation and video games industries.
Read MoreSkillset stars in Mary's Bottom Line
When Mary Portas took on the challenge of reviving British manufacturing, Skillset was drafted in to set-up the training of the new recruits.
Read MoreNew films encourage young people to work in visual effects
Two short films launched to help address the skills shortage in the UK's booming visual effects (VFX) industry by inspiring young people to pursue a VFX career.
Read MoreSkillset's Kitemarking recognised in the Wilson Review of Business-University Collaboration
Skillset welcomes the recognition of its kitemarking programme, the Skillset Tick, in Sir Tim Wilson's Review of Business-University Collaboration that was released today.
Read MoreSkillset congratulates Ben Roberts on new role at BFI
Skillset welcomes the appointment of Ben Roberts as the new Director of the BFI Film Fund.
Read MoreHenley's Review and Government investment in cultural skills to drive UK industry forward: Skillset
Skillset welcomes the Henley Review's recommendation for a broad cultural education at school level and the announcement of £15m Government investment to ensure all children have their lives enriched by all areas of cultural education.
Read MoreDinah Caine named in Women in Film and TV's 2012 Power List
Skillset's Chief Executive, Dinah Caine, is one of the 50 extraordinary women named in Women and Film and TV's 2012 Power List for International Women's Day.
Read MoreChallenge to find the best new British innovations launched
Business Minister Mark Prisk launched a nationwide competition this week to find the most innovative pre-market products, processes and concepts the UK has to offer. Read on to find out how you can get involved!
Read MoreReview to redefine best practice for film and TV camera departments
Skillset is seeking the input of industry professionals for their review of the National Occupational Standards for camera departments through an online consultation that is running from now until March 22.
Read MoreRadio industry gets on the Fast Train
The UK radio industry came together for a whole day of free training and networking at Radio Fast Train, hosted and produced by the BBC Academy in partnership with Skillset
Read MoreSkillset apprentices get into Mary Portas' 'Kinky Knickers'
Congratulations to the seven Skillset Fashion and Textiles Apprentices who were behind the successful launch of Mary Portas' new underwear range, Kinky Knickers, at Liberty in London last week.
Read MoreSkillset and Creative Process showcase innovative creative and digital media apprenticeships
Skillset have created innovative new apprenticeships for the digital era with the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media.
Read MoreWelsh apprentices start their careers with the Skillset Cymru Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media
Wales' most exciting apprenticeship programme has just entered its second year, with a team of apprentices beginning their creative and digital media careers with companies ranging from BBC Cymru Wales to Cwmni Da, Horse & Country TV, Telesgop and RealSFX.
Read MoreFilm industry contributes £8 million to voluntary skills and training fund
The UK film industry's leading lights came together last night to celebrate their continued investment in skills and training through the Skills Investment Fund (SIF), which recently reached £8 million in total contributions.
Read MoreSkillset to help 500 small creative businesses take on first apprentice through cash incentive
Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced that Skillset will direct incentive payments of up to £1,500 to 500 small firms taking on their first apprentice.
Read MoreSkillset welcomes Film Policy Review recommendations
Skillset welcomes today's report from the Film Policy Review panel, which recognises skills and talent as key drivers for the success of our industry.
Read MoreCreative Industries Council endorses Skillset Skills Group's plans to boost skills and talent
Skillset has been charged by the Creative Industries Council and UK Government to implement a series of skills and talent-focused initiatives that will help the sector remain a driver of growth for the UK economy.
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