Who are Skillset?
The Activity Report is compiled by and represents the work of Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the audio visual industries (ie film, television, radio, photo imaging, interactive media, animation and games). Jointly funded by industry and government, Skillset's job is to make sure that the UK audio visual industries have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time, so that our industries remain competitive.
Skillset are the strategic lead for skills in the region and as such convene the South East Skills Panel, which is chaired by Mike Hapgood (Head of Programmes BBC South) and made up of regional employers and key stakeholders. In addition, Skillset convene the South East Education Focus Group which comprises representatives from across the Further and Higher Education sectors as well as key stakeholders. Both groups help Skillset in facilitating skills development for the South East.
For more information about Skillset's role within the region please look at: http://www.skillset.org/uk/southeast/south_east/ or contact Jo Cassey (South East Manager) - 07980 827 731
One of the projects that Skillset is currently involved in within the region is Digital Horizons a cross-sectoral training project led by SEMN and delivered by Wired Sussex and Screen South (funded via SEEDA's Training Pools initiative). For more information on the project please look at: http://www.southeastmedianetwork.co.uk/digitalhorizons.htm and for more information on the Training Pools scheme look at the Training Pools scheme website