K.J. Yossman Government-back industry training body ScreenSkills is set to invest £10 million ($13 million) in up-skilling high-end TV crew.The money, which is earmarked for use from 2022-23 will come from the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund, made up of contributions from U.K.
producers, broadcasters and inward investors. It is almost double the amount spent during the current financial year (ending in April 2022), which was invested in 1,4000 industry professionals, helping them develop their skills and move up in their careers.The Trainee Finder program will be increased from 120 to more than 200 placements (six of which will be dedicated to virtual production) while the Make a Move program, which funds opportunities for crew to “step up” on set, will be almost doubled from $1.4 million to $2.6 million and the high end TV job-sharing program will be expanded to enable 40-job sharers, promoting flexible working.
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