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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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 discusses the role of training in the creative industries and proposes a new approach to training, but does not provide specific data on training costs or measures of return on investment.
The UK's creative industries are a national economic strength. Since the turn of the decade, employment, exports and output growth has easily outstripped that in the rest of the economy. Yet, behind this rapid growth lie...
Funded by: UUI
Lead research organisation: Nesta
The project explores the evolving employment needs of the creative industries and the need for 'fused' skills, indicating a focus on training, but does not provide specific information on training costs or measures of return on investment.
Within Britain 2.2 million work in the creative industries, 32% are freelance and 64% work in micro businesses which is the creative industry's largest employer group. There are lots of galley style platforms for showcas...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CREATEBRITAIN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
The project focuses on connecting creatives with employers in the creative industries, but does not provide specific information on the amount of training provided, spending, or measuring returns to training.