Are there any specific diversity schemes for people wanting to enter the media insutries?
Yes, there are. The Open Door Awards and the Graduate Fellowship Programme are two examples of successful schemes run by Skillset in the past, with the aim of tackling the under representation of people from diverse backgrounds in our industries. Keep an eye out on our Promoting Diversity pages for up to date news and schemes. Our Supporting Disability pages will inform you of any current schemes relating to disability, and will lead you to information on relevant organisations and links. The Disability media links is particularly useful, listing organisations that provide media training, support and information for those with a disability. The websites provide a wealth of helpful information and resources aimed at helping people get into and get on in the media, as well as showcasing the talents of disabled media professionals. Each of the major UK Broadcasters has a disability policy. For Channel 4 go to www.channel4.com/about4 and for ITV to www.itv.com/AboutTV Any relevant ITV sche
Yes, there are. The Open Door Awards and the Graduate Fellowship Programme are two examples of successful schemes run by Skillset in the past, with the aim of tackling the under representation of people from diverse backgrounds in our industries. Keep an eye out on our Promoting Diversity pages for up to date news and schemes. Our Supporting Disability pages will inform you of any current schemes relating to disability, and will lead you to information on relevant organisations and links. The Disability media links is particularly useful, listing organisations that provide media training, support and information for those with a disability. The websites provide a wealth of helpful information and resources aimed at helping people get into and get on in the media, as well as showcasing the talents of disabled media professionals. Each of the major UK Broadcasters has a disability policy. For Channel 4 go to www.channel4.com/about4 and for ITV to www.itv.com/AboutTV Any relevant ITV sche
