6 ways to Kickstart a Career in the Creative Industries

Hey Parents and Teachers 👋

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

Wales has been a popular filming location for TV and film productions for many years. Our mountains, beaches and castles have provided the backdrop for hits like Avengers, Robin Hood, Dark Knight, Game of Thrones, James Bond, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, The Crown, and a myriad of smaller shows like our beloved Gavin and Stacey.

Here’s 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 Esports Wales are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers who have a passion for gaming & want to help grow the Welsh Gaming and Esports 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 and 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! 🚀

You've got this 😎✌️

Gem Hallett,

miFuture Founder