6 Ways to Kickstart a Career in Creative Industries

Across miFuture social channels we share opportunities to upskill the next generation of school leavers and young adults to and help them explore #NextGenCareers; meaning we share an opportunity to upskill, learn, and explore careers, roles and sectors that we know are not being shared widely in education.

The growth and opportunity in Wales's Creative industries can not be ignored; they offer high-valued roles and exciting careers for the next generation.

The Cardiff Capital Region is one of the largest in the UK and will add a booming £360 million to the UK economy.

😕But, up to 67% of Welsh employers say that finding people with the right skills is difficult; there is a skills shortage that our young people can fill, and thrive working in an exciting industry right here at home.

The roles currently suffering from skills shortages are:

● directors and project managers

● writers and script editors

● special effects crew — VFX/SFX

● cinematography

● production and post-production crew

● gaming, coding and animation

Here are 6 ways your young adults can build the skills to kickstart a high-valued career in this sector:

1️⃣ Growth sector #apprenticeships are few and far between... but here's a great one!

The CRIW Apprenticeship at Sgil Cymru is a brilliant way into the growing Welsh Film & TV industry

Look out for applications opening at 👉 https://buff.ly/4d3kqRs

2️⃣ Esportswales Cic are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers who have a passion for gaming & want to help grow the Welsh #Gaming scene

It's a great way to gain valuable experience in a growing industry

👉 https://buff.ly/4f5619m

3️⃣ Find out how to get started in video production and editing, online and at anytime with LinkedIn Learning

Go to 👉 https://buff.ly/4bMPrYU

4️⃣ Skills learnt on this course Coleg y Cymoedd will give you every opportunity to work in the computing, IT or gaming industry. 

Their gaming suites have state of the art technology to make the most of building digital skills. 

Stars September 👉 https://buff.ly/4bLnMaI 

5️⃣ Free 2 hrs training✨

Learn the basic skills for working in a games studio, meet pro's, and how to develop team working skills for a first role in games with Into Games

Take a look 👉 https://buff.ly/3W5uv9R

6️⃣ Studying at Cardiff and Vale College's specialised studios and multimedia suites at their City Centre campus, over 1 or 2 years students will develop a range of skills and techniques essential for successfully working in media

Starts September 👉 https://buff.ly/3zNtXhy 

By amplifying opportunities like this more young people can explore in-demand roles & kickstart higher-valued careers

With 1300 companies, including sole traders & freelancers, our #CreativeSector is booming and can add £360 million to the economy- if they get the skills! 🚀

Did I miss any?

Let me know and we can pass them on to our audience at @miFutureHQ and help young adults, and their parents and teachers, make informed decisions about the #FutureSkills needed for #NextGenCareers

Gem Hallett, miFuture Founder.

www.miFuture.co.uk | @miFutureHQ