Creative companies gave college students an exclusive insight into the sector as part of a special week aimed at inspiring them when making career choices.
Carse & Waterman and Inspired Film & Video, both based in Stoke-on-Trent, used video presentations to help students at Stoke on Trent College to develop their skills as part of Discover! Creative Careers Week.
And Stoke-on-Trent-based software company CyberKiln met with T Level Coding students for a session designed to bring attention to what employers are looking for across the creative and digital sector.
They were also joined by Tim Copsey, from the British Film Institute (BFI), who offered advice and first-hand insights into the British film industry.
Michael McDonald, Business Development Director at Inspired Film & Video, said: “We all consume more and more digital content each day and brands, educators and individuals have all become broadcasters.
“Someone is needed to make this content. The work Stoke on Trent College is doing to develop these skills is vital if the area is to remain competitive. These are the skills of now and the future.”
Antoinette Lythgoe, Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO at Stoke on Trent College said:
“Creative Careers Week is a fantastic opportunity for our digital and creative learners to get an insight into the media industry from local and national professionals.
“We are delighted that one of our Skills Pledge Partners Carse & Waterman has shown further support for this focussed week of activity and that Inspired Film & Video, who recently produced our splendid new promotional video, have also embraced the opportunity to inspire our learners.
“The visit from Tim from the British Film Institute has shown learners that there is also a very attainable career route to the top of the country’s film industry.”
