4.13b What interventions have been effective in the cultural sector for narrowing the digital skills gap in the workforce?

Background

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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