4.13a What are the major skills gaps in the cultural sectors? How do these gaps impact sector growth and wider social and cultural outcomes? What workforce development interventions (including training) can improve employment in these sectors for lower socioeconomic and protected groups, and what is the effectiveness of interventions for increasing recruitment and retention across cultural sectors?
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We are committed to enabling people to have the skills they need to pursue a career in the cultural industry. Existing research has shown issues associated with diversity in the cultural workforce, and various skill needs for businesses and workers. The department is interested in research that provides detailed, sub-sectoral analysis on the cultural workforce and its skills requirements, along with evidence of effective interventions on these topics.
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Improving Cultural Work: combating inequality and exclusion in the cultural and creative industries
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Everyday Diversity in the UK Screen Sector - UKRI Inter-Disciplinary Interface Innovation Fellowship
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