Creative Industries to Invest in Development of Skills

Business secretary Vince Cable announced last week there will be a 16 million fund available and it is confirmed now that 500 creative firms, led by Channel 4 and Creative Skillset will match this fund which was reveled at the Create UK launch to develop and drive education skills.

In addition, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills and the Department for Education have committed a further 4 million pounds, which brings the total to 37 million pounds.

 

The bid, submitted by Channel 4, will be managed by Creative Skillset on behalf of over 500 creative industries employers and partners, and will deliver a number of ground-breaking initiatives across creative industries including fashion and textiles.

David Abraham, Chief Executive of Channel 4 and Creative Skillset board member said that with over 500 industry partners involved, this is the largest collaboration ever achieved across the Creative Industries. “Through this co-investment we can ensure learning and training is of the highest quality and that we can open the doors of the creative Industries to diverse new talent, voices and ideas; allowing us to own our own growth and collectively invest in skills.”

The investment will support the Creative Industries through research, supporting the delivery of creative education and apprenticeships, accreditation of higher education and further education creative courses, management and leadership training and partnership building.

This funding contribution shows how the creative industry is becoming more valued along with its importance to the social and economic environment.