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).
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
**Pathfinder: Empowering Young People to Find Their Creative Career Path** Our project aims to address the skills gap issue faced by young people in the UK, providing an accessible approach to discovering their strength...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: EDUCATIONAL VOICE LTD
The project directly addresses the question by aiming to equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the creative industry, thus reflecting their perceptions of creative careers opportunities.
Graduate job readiness and the mismatch of expectations between employers and educational providers on the role and requirements of industry training provision are key issues facing the creative industries. This project ...
Funded by: FIC
Lead research organisation: Edge Hill University
The project partially answers the question as it discusses the preparation of young people for creative careers, but does not specifically address their perceptions of these opportunities.
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
Lead research organisation: S. THE AGENCY LIMITED
The project directly addresses the question by providing young people with opportunities to gain work experience, build professional portfolios and pursue their creative careers, thus reflecting their perceptions of creative careers opportunities.