What are skills development issues facing freelance workers?
Background
In the creative industries (CI) there is a need to evidence approaches to better grow workforce skills and productivity explicitly addressing the skills gaps and shortages taking into account the complex dynamics of CI workforces, (e.g. including freelancers, contractors and employees in a range of organisational types from SMEs through to FTSE corporations).
Next steps
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Source
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Related UKRI funded projects
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The Creative Database
Night Time Economy Solutions has become a market leader in night time economy (NTE) consultancy and management. Working with our many clients across businesses, local government, BIDs, charities and the Police during and...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses skills development issues facing freelance workers in the creative industries by proposing a platform to connect freelancers with organizations, promoting diversity and inclusivity.
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Brighton Fuse 2
Brighton Fuse 2 is a research grant continuing the previous Brighton Fuse project funded by AHRC to map, measure and enhance the Creative Digital Information Technology (CDIT) cluster in the City of Brighton and Hove (ww...
Funded by: AHRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project examines freelancer communities and their engagement with digital firms, which partially addresses the question about skills development issues facing freelance workers.
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Project Spire
Spire is a platform dedicated to helping young people aged 18-22 break into the creative & media industry through freelance work. It aims to bridge the gap between the potential of young talent and the needs of brand...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on helping young people break into the creative industry through freelance work, partially addressing the skills development issues facing freelance workers by providing opportunities and resources for young talent.